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Bredbergite

Formula:
(Ca,Mg)
 
3
Fe
 
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
System:Isometric
A variety of Andradite

A green magnesian variety of Andradite [Dana, 1868, 270 "Syst.Min., 5th Ed."]

Originally described from Sala Silver Mine, Sala, Västmanland, Sweden.

Classification of Bredbergite

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Crystallography of Bredbergite

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Bredbergite

Type:Isotropic

Chemical Properties of Bredbergite

Formula:
(Ca,Mg)
 
3
Fe
 
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
Essential elements:Ca, Fe, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Fe, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Bredbergite

Other Languages:
German:Bredbergit
Spanish:Bredbergita

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 Bredbergite

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    (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
     
    • Västmanland
      • Sala
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