Mindat Logo

Xiphonite



An insufficiently characterised amphibole that forms honey-yellow crystals in lava.
Originally reported from Mt Etna, Etna Volcanic Complex, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy.

Classification of Xiphonite

mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-4340.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Other Names for Xiphonite

German names:
Xiphonit
Spanish names:
Xiphonita

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.

Internet Links for Xiphonite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Xiphonite on Google
  • Look for Xiphonite images on Google
  • Mineral Dealers:
  • Search for Xiphonite at Thames Valley Minerals
  • Search for Xiphonite on minvision.com
  • Buy Minerals and Crystals from Crystalarium.com
  • Find Xiphonite on www.crystalclassics.co.uk
  • Wendel Minerals - Auktion & Shop
  • Top quality minerals from Kristalle of California
  • Lapis Mineral Magazin
  • Buy Fine Minerals from mineralsweb.com
  • Wilensky Fine Minerals
  • Fabre Minerals - search for Xiphonite specimens
  • Fine Minerals from Dan Weinrich Minerals
  • High-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer service
  • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs
  • Page Sponsor

    Sponsorship:This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to find out how you can sponsor this page.

    Localities for Xiphonite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    These maps work faster with Firefox!
    (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
     
    • Sicily
      • Catania Province
        • Etna Volcanic Complex
    No reference listed
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Google
     
    www.mindat.org Web
    Copyright © Jolyon & Ida Ralph 1993-2008. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register.