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Botryolite

Name:Named for botryoidal form.
A variety of Datolite

A variety of Datolite found in a botryoidal form.
First described by Hausmann (1808) from the Kjenlie mine near Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway.

Classification of Botryolite

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Other Names for Botryolite

Other Languages:
German:Botriolit
Botryolit
Spanish:Botryolita

Other Information

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    Localities for Botryolite

    (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.
    Sweden
     
    • Södermanland
      • Stockholm
        • Haninge
    No reference listed
    USA
     
    • Massachusetts
      • Franklin Co.
        • Deerfield
    Gleba, 1978. Massachusetts Mineral & Fossil Localities
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