Tilleyite, Magnetite

Specimen ID: AE2-MTU

Mineral(s)
Tilleyite : Ca5(Si2O7)(CO3)2
Magnetite : Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Locality
Mindat locality:
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Massive, polycrystalline tilleyite containing minor magnetite. Identified by electron microprobe and optical properties. Locality described by Joesten (1974) Amer J Science 274:876-901.
George R. Rossman - 30th December 2005
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