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Albovite

Formula:
Ca
 
2
(SiO
 
4
)·CaCl
 
2


A substance of anthropogenic origin (burning coal mine dump). Current IMA regulations do not allow such substances to be approved as valid mineral species.

Classification of Albovite

IMA status:Published without Approval
Explanation of status:Anthropogenic origin.
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Chemical Properties of Albovite

Formula:
Ca
 
2
(SiO
 
4
)·CaCl
 
2
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Cl, O, Si

Other Names for Albovite

Other Languages:
German:Albovit

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.

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    Localities for Albovite

    (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.
    Russia
     
    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Chelyabinsk coal basin
            • Kopeisk
              • Coal Mine No. 42
    Exotic Minerals of Russia.
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