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Pilite

A variety of Olivine

Rarely used name for an olivine that has partially altered to an amphibole group mineral. Pilite can be identified only in a thin section.

Classification of Pilite

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Other Names for Pilite

German names:
Pilit
Spanish names:
Pilita

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 Pilite

    (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.
    Austria
     
    • Lower Austria
      • Waldviertel
        • Krems an der Donau
          • Langenlois
    R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
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