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Keilhauite

Formula:
(CaTi,Al
 
2
,Fe
3+
2
,Y
3+
2
)SiO
 
5
A variety of Titanite

A rare-earth bearing Titanite with up to 10% Y2O3.
Originally described from Buø, Tromøysund, Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway by Erdmann (1844).

Classification of Keilhauite

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Chemical Properties of Keilhauite

Formula:
(CaTi,Al
 
2
,Fe
3+
2
,Y
3+
2
)SiO
 
5
Essential elements:Ca, O, Si, Ti
All elements listed in formula:Al, Ca, Fe, O, Si, Ti, Y

Other Names for Keilhauite

Other Languages:
German:Keilhauit
Spanish:Keilhauita

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 Keilhauite

Reference List:Erdmann (1844)

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    Localities for Keilhauite

    (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.
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Tohoku Region
        • Iwate Prefecture
          • Tono City
            • Miyamori
    Dr. Yohachiro Okamoto collection (curated at Geological Survey museum, Japan)
    Namibia
     
    • Erongo Region
      • Swakopmund District
        • Arandis
    Harvard Museum no. 89494
    Norway
     
    • Aust-Agder
    USA
     
    • Rhode Island
    AmMin 23:149
    www.minsocam.org/ammin/AM23/AM23_149.pdf.
        • South Kingstown
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