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Fiorite

Lustre:Pearly
A variety of Opal

A globular, botryoidal or stalacticic concretionary form of opal.
Originally reported from Santa Fiora, Amiata Mt., Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy.

Classification of Fiorite

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Physical Properties of Fiorite

Lustre:Pearly

Other Names for Fiorite

Synonyms:
Amiatite
Other Languages:
German:Amiatit
Fiorit
Spanish:Amiatita
Fiorita

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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    Localities for Fiorite

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    Italy
     
    • Tuscany
      • Grosseto Province
        • Amiata Mt.
    No reference listed
    USA
     
    • New Mexico
      • Grant Co.
    Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
      • Socorro Co.
    Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
    Mineral and/or Locality
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