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Baikalite

A variety of Diopside

A ferroan diopside, approaching 'salite'.
Originally described from Lake Baikal area, Irkutskaya Oblast', Transbaikalia (Zabaykalye), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.

Classification of Baikalite

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Other Names for Baikalite

Synonyms:
Baicalite
German names:
BaicalitBaikalit
Spanish names:
BaicalitaBaikalita

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 Baikalite

    (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
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Transbaikalia (Zabaykalye)
        • Irkutskaya Oblast'
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