No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Burangaite-Matioliite Series
Reference List:
Atencio, D., Coutinho, J.M.V., Mascarenhas, Y.P., Ellena, J.A. (2006): Matioliite, the Mg-analogue of burangaite, from Gentil mine, Mendes Pimentel, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and other occurrences. American Mineralogist, 91, 1932-1936
(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.
Atencio, D., Coutinho, J.M.V., Mascarenhas, Y.P., Ellena, J.A. (2006): Matioliite, the Mg-analogue of burangaite, from Gentil mine, Mendes Pimentel, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and other occurrences. American Mineralogist, 91, 1932-1936