Mindat Logo
Home Page Log In Messageboard The Mindat Directory
Register Search Pages Mineral Chatroom The Mindat Store

Barettite

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.



Formula:
near (Ca,Mg,Fe)
 
6
Si
 
5
O
 
16
 · 0.5H
 
2
O


A slag phase first found in 1994 by collector Bonifazi Marco.
Probably a mixture of Calcite and a pyroxene (near Diopside).
Originally reported from Traversella Mine, Traversella, Chiusella Valley, Canavese District, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy.

Classification of Barettite

IMA status:Not Approved
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-521.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Chemical Properties of Barettite

Formula:
near (Ca,Mg,Fe)
 
6
Si
 
5
O
 
16
 · 0.5H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Ca, H, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Barettite

Other Languages:
German:Barettit
Spanish:Barettita

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 Barettite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Barettite on Google
  • Look for Barettite images on Google
    • Mineral Dealers:
  • webminerals
  • Buy minerals from YourMineralCollection
  • Barettite specimens for sale - minfind.com
  • Wilensky Fine Minerals
  • rare and unusual minerals mainly crystallized
  • SpiriferMinerals.com - high quality low prices
  • The Arkenstone - Fine Minerals
  • Buy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala International
  • High-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer service
  • Fabre Minerals - search for Barettite specimens
  • Buy from David K Joyce minerals
  • Rare and Unusual minerals at Mineralogical Research Company
    • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs

    • Localities for Barettite

    Hide Locality List
    (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
     
    • Piedmont
      • Torino Province
        • Canavese District
          • Chiusella Valley
            • Traversella
    		No reference listed
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Search Google
     
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2012. 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. Mindat does not offer minerals for sale. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register.
    Current server date and time: 21st Sep 2012 18:39:32
    Mineral and Locality Search
    Mineral:
    and/or Locality:
    Options
    Fade toolbar when not in focusFix toolbar to bottom of page
    Hide Social Media Links
    Slideshow frame delay seconds