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Bavalite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg,Al)
 
6
(Si,Al)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
8
A variety of Chamosite

Chlorite group.
Originally reported from Brittany, France.

Classification of Bavalite

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Chemical Properties of Bavalite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg,Al)
 
6
(Si,Al)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
8
Essential elements:Fe, H, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Bavalite

Synonyms:
BaraliteBaravite
Other Languages:
German:Baralit
Baravit
Bavalit
Spanish:Baralita
Baravita
Bavalita

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 Bavalite

    (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
     
    • Carinthia
      • Klagenfurt
        • Moosburg
          • Stallhofen
    G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
    France
     
    No reference listed
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