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Thuringite

Formula:
(Fe,Fe,Mg,Al)
 
6
(Si,Al)
 
4
O
 
10
(O,OH)
 
8
A variety of Chamosite

A ferroan variety of Chamosite, first reported from Reichmannsdorf, Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany.

Chlorite Group.

Classification of Thuringite

IMA status:Rejected
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Chemical Properties of Thuringite

Formula:
(Fe,Fe,Mg,Al)
 
6
(Si,Al)
 
4
O
 
10
(O,OH)
 
8
Essential elements:Fe, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Thuringite

Other Languages:
German:Thuringit
Spanish:Thuringita

Other Information

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