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Batrachite

A variety of Montmorillonite

A pale greenish-grey variety of Montmorillonite.

Originally reported from Toal de Rizzoni, Monzoni Mts, Fassa Valley, Trento Province, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

Classification of Batrachite

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Other Names for Batrachite

Other Languages:
German:Batrachit
Spanish:Batrachita

Other Information

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    Localities for Batrachite

    (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
     
    • Trentino-Alto Adige
      • Trento Province
        • Fassa Valley
          • Monzoni Mts
    De Michele, V. (1974). Guida mineralogica d'Italia. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 2 vol.
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