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Auerlite

Formula:
near Th(Si,P)O
 
4
A variety of Thorite

Probably a phosphatian variety of Thorite.
Originally reported from Henderson Co., North Carolina, USA.

Classification of Auerlite

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Chemical Properties of Auerlite

Formula:
near Th(Si,P)O
 
4
Essential elements:O, Si, Th
All elements listed in formula:O, P, Si, Th

Other Names for Auerlite

Other Languages:
German:Auerlit
Spanish:Auerlita

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 Auerlite

Reference List:W.E. Hidden & J.B. MacKintosh (1888) American Journal of Science, 36, 461.

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    Localities for Auerlite

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    USA
     
    • North Carolina
    No reference listed
        • Tuxedo
    Wilson,W.F.,and McKenzie,B.J. ,1978,Mineral Collecting Sites in North Carolina, Information Circular 24
        • Zirconia (Tuxedo Station)
    Rocks & min.:60:90; Dana 6:485,1076.
    U.S Bureau of Mines/Spatial Data from the Minerals System/Mineral Industry Location System(Mas/Mils)CD-Rom,Sep,1995
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