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Bastonite

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Les Roches Quarry, Bastogne, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
© TK




Formula:
near K
 
3
(Mg,Fe,Fe,Al)
 
5.5
(Si,Al)
 
8
O
 
22
(OH)
 
4
 · 1.5H
 
2
O


A mica mineral near Hydrobiotite in composition.
Originally described from Les Roches Quarry, Bastogne, Luxembourg Province, Belgium.

Classification of Bastonite

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Chemical Properties of Bastonite

Formula:
near K
 
3
(Mg,Fe,Fe,Al)
 
5.5
(Si,Al)
 
8
O
 
22
(OH)
 
4
 · 1.5H
 
2
O
Essential elements:H, K, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, H, K, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Bastonite

Other Languages:
German:Bastonit
Spanish:Bastonita

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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    • Luxembourg Province
      • Bastogne
        • Mardasson
    		A. Darimont et al., Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 321-330.
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