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Kreittonite

Name:Fro the Greek κρειττωυ, stronger, in allusion to its higher specific gravity relative to some other spinels.
A variety of Gahnite

A ferroan variety of gahnite. The Zn:Fe ratio goes to 1.64:1.

Classification of Kreittonite

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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Kreittonite

Reference List:von Kobell (1848), Journal pr. Chem.: 44: 99.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 689.

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    Localities for Kreittonite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Lower Bavaria
        • Bavarian Forest
          • Zwiesel
            • Bodenmais
    		Obermüller, T., (1993): Der Silberberg bei Bodenmais/Bayer. Wald, Der Aufschluss, Vol. 44, 201-224
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