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Vulpinite

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Formula:
CaSO
 
4
A variety of Anhydrite

A granular variety of Anhydrite. [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"']
Originally reported from Costa Volpino, Camonica Valley, Lombardy, Italy.

Classification of Vulpinite

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Chemical Properties of Vulpinite

Formula:
CaSO
 
4
Essential elements:Ca, O, S
All elements listed in formula:Ca, O, S

Other Names for Vulpinite

Synonyms:
Kieselgyps
Other Languages:
French:Pierre de Vulpino
German:Vulpinit
Spanish:Vulpinita

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 Vulpinite

    (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.
    Italy
     
    • Lombardy
      • Bergamo Province
        • Camonica Valley
    [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"']
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