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Mascareignite

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A variety of Opal

A form of opaline silica, from a vegetable origin. Primarily siliceous remains of grasses and diatoms.

Originally reported from Réunion Island.

Classification of Mascareignite

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Other Names for Mascareignite

Other Languages:
German:Mascareignit
Spanish:Mascareignita

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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