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Lusakite
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:
American Mineralogist (1984): 69: 531-532.
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Localities for Lusakite
(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.
Zambia
Lusaka Province
Mineral
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