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Sclerospathite

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An ill-defined sulfate containing Fe and Cr.

Classification of Sclerospathite

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Physical Properties of Sclerospathite

Lustre:Silky
Colour:White

Crystallography of Sclerospathite

Morphology:Compact felted masses.

Other Names for Sclerospathite

Synonyms:
Sklerospathite
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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 Sclerospathite

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Pettard (1902) Pap. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania: 27.

Pettard (1910) Pap. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania: 157.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 529.

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    • Tasmania
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        • Salisbury Hill (Blue Tier)
    		Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 529.
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