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Catlinite

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A Mixture Of:Pyrophyllite, Sericite


A red clay used by the native Americans to make pipes, etc.

Classification of Catlinite

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Other Names for Catlinite

Synonyms:
Pipestone
Other Languages:
German:Catlinit
Spanish:Catlinita

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 Catlinite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (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.
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai Co.
    Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 109.
    • Iowa
    Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.205.
    • Minnesota
    Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.205.
    Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.205.
    Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.205.
    • Ohio
      • Scioto Co.
    Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
    • South Dakota
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    • Wisconsin
    Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.205.
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