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Troostite

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Formula:
(Zn,Mn)
 
2
SiO
 
4
Name:
Named for Dr Gerard Troost (1776-1850), State Geologist of Tennessee.
A variety of Willemite

A Mn-bearing variety of willemite.

Classification of Troostite

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Chemical Properties of Troostite

Formula:
(Zn,Mn)
 
2
SiO
 
4
Essential elements:O, Si, Zn
All elements listed in formula:Mn, O, Si, Zn

Other Names for Troostite

Other Languages:
German:Troostit
Spanish:Troostita

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 Troostite

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    • New Jersey
      • Sussex Co.
        • Franklin Mining District
          • Ogdensburg
            • Sterling Hill
    Dunn(1995):Pt3:384-399; Palache(1935):83-87.
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