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Andradite-Schorlomite Series

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Laach lake volcanic complex, Eifel Mts, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Formula:
Ca
 
3
Fe
3+
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
 - Ca
 
3
Ti
4+
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
System:Isometric
Series Formula:
Ca
 
3
Fe
3+
2
[SiO
 
4
]
 
3
-
Ca
 
3
(Ti,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[(Si,Fe
3+
 
,Fe
2+
 
)O
 
4
]
 
3
A series between Andradite and Schorlomite

Classification of Andradite-Schorlomite Series

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Crystallography of Andradite-Schorlomite Series

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Andradite-Schorlomite Series

Type:Isotropic

Chemical Properties of Andradite-Schorlomite Series

Other Information

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References for Andradite-Schorlomite Series

Reference List:Howie, R.A., A.R. Wooley, J.H. Scoon, R.C. Tyler & J.N. Walsh (1968), The role of titanium and the effect of TiO2 on the cell size, refractive index, and specific gravity in the andradite-melanite-schorlomite series: Min. Magazine: 36: 775-790.

Manning, P.G. & D.C. Harris (1970), Optical absorption and electron-microprobe studies of some high-Ti andradites: Can. Min: 10: 260-271.

Schwartz, K.B., Nolet, D.A., and Burns, R.G. (1980) Mössbauer spectroscopy and crystal chemistry of natural Fe-Ti garnets. American Mineralogist: 65: 142-153.

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    Localities for Andradite-Schorlomite Series

    (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.
    Israel
     
    • Negev desert
    		Gross, S. (1977): The Mineralogy of the Hatrurim Formation, Israel. Geological Survey of Israel, Bulletin no. 70, 80 pp.
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