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Dravite-Elbaite Series

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System:Trigonal
Series Formula:
Na(Mg
 
3
)Al
 
6
(Si
 
6
O
 
18
)(BO
 
3
)
 
3
(OH)
 
3
(OH)
-
Na(Li
 
1.5
Al
 
1.5
)Al
 
6
(Si
 
6
O
 
18
)(BO
 
3
)
 
3
(OH)
 
3
(OH)
A series between Dravite and Elbaite

Classification of Dravite-Elbaite Series

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Crystallography of Dravite-Elbaite Series

Crystal System:Trigonal

Other Information

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References for Dravite-Elbaite Series

Reference List:

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Manning, P.G. (1969), An optical absorption study of the origin of colour and pleochrism in pink and brown tourmalines Can. Min.: 9: 678-690.

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