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Lusakite

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Formula:
(Fe,Mg,Co)
 
2
Al
 
9
Si
 
4
O
 
23
OH
A variety of Staurolite

A cobalt-bearing variety of Staurolite.
Originally reported from Lusaka Province, Zambia.

Classification of Lusakite

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Chemical Properties of Lusakite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg,Co)
 
2
Al
 
9
Si
 
4
O
 
23
OH
Essential elements:Al, Fe, H, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Co, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Lusakite

Other Languages:
German:Lusakit
Spanish:Lusakita

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 Lusakite

Reference List:

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American Mineralogist (1984): 69: 531-532.

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