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Rossmanite from
Ofiki, Atisbo, Oyo, Nigeria


Classification
Species:Rossmanite
Formula:◻(LiAl2)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Rossmanite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Ofiki, Atisbo, Oyo, Nigeria
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:224654
Long-form Identifier:1:3:224654:3
GUID (UUID V4):68eeb202-b1b8-4f99-97eb-b95ff55e3e22
References
Giller BS (2003) An overview of tourmaline mineralogy from gem tourmaline producing pegmatite districts in Africa. Master of Science Thesis, University of New Orleans, LA.
Reference Search (possible matching items)
(2006, April) Gems & Gemology Vol. 42 (1) Gemological Institute of America
Journal (issue)
PAGES 1–94 “Paraíba” Tourmaline from Brazil, Nigeria, and Mozambique Lead Glass–Filled Rubies VOLUME...“Paraíba”-type Copper-bearing Tourmaline from Brazil, Nigeria, and Mozambique: Chemical Fingerprinting by LA-ICP-MS...been found elsewhere in Brazil, as well as in Nigeria and Mozambique. The lead article in this issue... “PARAÍBA”-TYPE COPPER-BEARING TOURMALINE FROM BRAZIL, NIGERIA, AND MOZAMBIQUE: CHEMICAL FINGERPRINTING BY LA-ICP-MS...tourmaline is now known from deposits in Africa (Nigeria and Mozambique), in addition to three commercial
 
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