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Arandisite

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Stiepelmann Mine, Arandis, Swakopmund District, Erongo Region, Namibia
© 2005 M. Kampf

Formula:
3SnSiO
 
4
·2SnO
 
2
·4H
 
2
O
Colour:bright green
Name:Named for locality of discovery.


Supposedly a tin silicate, or possibly a mixture of silica and tin oxide.
Needs restudy.
Originally reported from Arandis, Swakopmund District, Erongo Region, Namibia.

Classification of Arandisite

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Physical Properties of Arandisite

Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Colour:bright green

Chemical Properties of Arandisite

Formula:
3SnSiO
 
4
·2SnO
 
2
·4H
 
2
O
Essential elements:H, O, Si, Sn
All elements listed in formula:H, O, Si, Sn

Other Names for Arandisite

Synonyms:
Gel-Cassiterite
Other Languages:
German:Arandisit
Spanish:Arandisita

Other Information

Fluorescence in UV light:No fluorescence under SW UV.
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 Arandisite

Reference List:Gevers, T.W. (1929) Trans. Geol. Soc. South Africa, 32, 169.

Partridge, F.C. (1930) Trans. Geol. Soc. South Africa, 32, 171.

Min. Abst., 6, 368 (1936)

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    Localities for Arandisite

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    • Erongo Region
      • Swakopmund District
    		Rocks & Min. (1955) 30, 339-342
    Dana 7:I:578.
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