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Ca-rich Siderite

Formula:
(Fe,Ca)CO
 
3
A variety of Siderite

A calcian siderite, with up to 20 mol% of calcite.
Originally reported from Radstadt, Salzburg, Austria.

Classification of Ca-rich Siderite

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Chemical Properties of Ca-rich Siderite

Formula:
(Fe,Ca)CO
 
3
Essential elements:C, Fe, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Ca, Fe, O

Other Names for Ca-rich Siderite

Synonyms:
Calcian SideriteCalciumsideriteSiderodot
Other Languages:
German:Calciumsiderit
Spanish:Calciumsiderita

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 Ca-rich Siderite

Reference List:Goldsmith, J.R., D.L. Graf, J. Witters & D.A. Northrop (1962), Studies in the system CaCO3•MgCO3•FeCO3: (1) Phase relations; (2) A method for major element spectrochemical analyses; and (3) Composition of some ferroan dolomites Jour. Geol.: 70: 659-688.

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    Localities for Ca-rich Siderite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (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
     
    • Salzburg
    [Hey CIM p635]
    Canada
     
    • Ontario
      • Algoma District
        • Elliot Lake
    AmMIn 87:593-602
    Norway
     
    • Svalbard
    Lunar & Planetary Sci. XXIX
    Mineral and/or Locality
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