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Arctolite

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Formula:
near (Ca,Mg)Al
 
2
Si
 
3
O
 
10
 · H
 
2
O


Doubtful mineral, needs reexamination.

Originally reported from Hvitholmen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway.

Classification of Arctolite

IMA status:Not Approved
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Chemical Properties of Arctolite

Formula:
near (Ca,Mg)Al
 
2
Si
 
3
O
 
10
 · H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Al, Ca, H, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Ca, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Arctolite

Other Languages:
German:Arctolit
Arktolit
Spanish:Arctolita

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 Arctolite

Reference List:

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Blomstrand, C. W. (1880): Et högnordiskt mineral. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar 5: 210-216

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    • Svalbard
      • Spitsbergen
    		Blomstrand, C. W. (1880): Et högnordiskt mineral. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar 5: 210-216
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