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Øvstebø, Kleppan, Sauland, Hjartdal, Telemark, Norway
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Colour:Blue
A variety of Vesuvianite

A pale blue variety of Vesuvianite, coloured by traces of copper.
First described by Berzelius (1820) from Kleppan, Sauland, Telemark, Norway.

Classification of Cyprine

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Physical Properties of Cyprine

Colour:Blue

Other Names for Cyprine

Synonyms:
Cupreous Idocrase
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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.

References for Cyprine

Reference List:

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Fitzgerald, S., Rheingold, A.L., and Leavens, P.B. (1986) Crystal structure of a Cu-bearing vesuvianite. American Mineralogist: 71: 1011-1014.

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    • Localities for Cyprine

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    Norway
     
    • Aust-Agder
      • Valle
    		Kjerulf, Th. (1879): Udsigt over det sydlige Norges Geologi. Christania 1879, p 249
    • Telemark
      • Hjartdal
        • Sauland
          • Kleppan
    		Neumann, H. & Svinndal, S.(1955):"The Cyprin-Thulite deposit at Øvstebø, near Kleppan in Sauland, Telemark, Norway". Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift 34,139-156
    Sweden
     
    • Värmland
      • Filipstad
        • Nordmark (Nordmarksberg)
    		Kjell Gatedal
    USA
     
    • New Jersey
      • Sussex Co.
        • Franklin Mining District
          • Franklin
    		Palache(1935): 94-95; Dunn(1995): Pt3: 423-424.
    • New Mexico
      • Taos Co.
        • Glenwoody District
    		Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
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