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Canavesite

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  Brosso Mine, Cálea, Léssolo, Canavese District, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
  © Thomas Witzke

• Formula:
  Mg₂(HBO₃)(CO₃) · 5H₂O

• System: Monoclinic

• Name:
  Named for the type locality, a mine in the Canavese district, Italy.

• IMA Status: Valid (Approved)
  Approved 1977

• Type Locality:
  Brosso Mine, Cálea, Léssolo, Canavese District, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy

• Dana 8th: 17.1.8.1
  
  17 : COMPOUND CARBONATES
  1 : Miscellaneous