Thuringite
A variety of Chamosite
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Formula:
(Fe,Fe,Mg,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(O,OH)8
A variety of Chamosite
An Fe-rich variety of chamosite, first reported from Reichmannsdorf, Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany.
Chlorite Group.
An Fe-rich variety of chamosite, first reported from Reichmannsdorf, Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany.
Chlorite Group.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3956 (as Thuringite)
967 (as Chamosite)
967 (as Chamosite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3956:3 (as Thuringite)
mindat:1:1:967:2 (as Chamosite)
mindat:1:1:967:2 (as Chamosite)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
f333d398-c59f-4512-845c-3e7aa25886dd (as Thuringite)
6c9925da-9449-4b82-a3c3-a12286846b30 (as Chamosite)
6c9925da-9449-4b82-a3c3-a12286846b30 (as Chamosite)
IMA Classification of Thuringite
IMA status notes:
Rejected by the IMA
Pronunciation of Thuringite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Thuringite
Mindat Formula:
(Fe,Fe,Mg,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(O,OH)8
Other Language Names for Thuringite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Thuringite associated with Sceptre Quartz | SiO2 |
| 7 photos of Thuringite associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| 2 photos of Thuringite associated with Smoky Quartz | SiO2 |
| 2 photos of Thuringite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 1 photo of Thuringite associated with Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 1 photo of Thuringite associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Thuringite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-3956.html
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References for Thuringite
Reference List:
Localities for Thuringite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Laznicka (1981) |
| Laznicka (1981) |
Australia | |
| McQueen +2 other references |
| Updated list originally distributed by ... |
| part of list University of Queensland |
Austria | |
| Huber et al. (1977) +1 other reference |
| Exel (1993) |
| Schulz (1984) |
Azerbaijan | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
Bulgaria | |
| Tarkian et al. (1989) |
China | |
| Kehua Yin (2009) |
| Youli Feng et al. (2006) |
| Dong Xu et al. (2011) |
Czech Republic | |
| Fojt |
| Kruťa | |
| Kruťa | |
| Zimák et al. (2005) |
| Duda | |
| Novotný |
| Novotný |
| Houzar S.: Minerální asociace ... |
| Houzar +5 other references |
Germany | |
| F. Müller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke" et al. (Hof) |
| www.berthold-weber.de (2001) +1 other reference |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1987) |
| fr.wiktionary.org (n.d.) |
Japan | |
| Dr. Yohachiro Okamoto collection (conserved by the Geological Survey of Japan) |
| Watanabe J and Hasegawa K (1986) |
| Seki et al. (1957) |
| University of Tokyo collection +1 other reference |
Middle East | |
| Gross (1977) | |
Norway | |
| Larsen (1978) |
| Berg (1994) |
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) | |
Russia | |
| Kovalev et al. (2023) |
| www.igem.ru (2001) |
| Semenov et al. (2008) |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) | |
| Koděra (1986) |
South Korea | |
| Kinosaki (1941) |
UK | |
| |
USA | |
| Anderson (1958) +1 other reference |
| Anderson (1958) | |
| Rocks & Min.: 24:235. |
| Eckel et al. (1997) | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) | |
| U.S. Geological Survey Professional ... |
| U.S. Geological Survey Professional ... |
| U.S. Geological Survey Professional ... | |
| ... |
| ... | |
| Rocks & Min.: 16:243 |
| Rocks & Min.: 16: 243 | |
| Meyers et al. (1956) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) | |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Genth |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Roberts et al. (1974) |
| Cordua |
