Dravite-Elbaite Series
A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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About Dravite-Elbaite Series
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Series Formula:
NaMg3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) to Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
8692
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8692:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
62350d53-f434-4e31-8e1a-1a3fb7b2b3af
Crystallography of Dravite-Elbaite Series
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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 pleochroism in pink and brown tourmalines Can. Min.: 9: 678-690.
Internet Links for Dravite-Elbaite Series
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