Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Tridymite from
Moama meteorite, Womboota, Cadell Co., New South Wales, Australia


Locality type:Meteorite Fall Location
Classification
Species:Tridymite
Formula:SiO2
Comments:Bladed crystals are unusually pure [silica >99.6%]
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Tridymite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Moama meteorite, Womboota, Cadell Co., New South Wales, Australia
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:902932
Long-form Identifier:1:3:902932:3
GUID (UUID V4):0a201509-a1ed-4d95-84af-1b02bec78535
References
Reference Search (possible matching items)
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
with a composition similar to the Nuevo Laredo meteorite: Serra de Mag6 as 14% magma, 47.5% pigeonite,...mineraVmagma partition coefficients. Results for the Moama cumulate eucrite are strongly dependent on choice...intriguing that Serra de Mage, Moore County, and Moama are consistent with the same parental magma; could...Eucrites, the most abundant variety of igneous meteorite, are pigeonite-plagioclase basalts and are petrographically...works: "[m]o:jt of the cumulate eucrites (e.g., Moama, Moore County, Serra de Magk) could not have equilibrated
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
MEETING THE METEORITICAL SOCIETY SEPTEMBER 22-25, 1986 NEW YORK, NY 327 HYDROUS PHASES AND HYDROUS ALTERATION...Aylmer and G.F. Herzog, Dept. Chem., Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ 08903 J. Klein and R. Middleton, Dept...SEVENFRONTFACELUNAR BASINS Ralph B. Baldwin, Oliver Machinery Co., Grand Rapids, M149503 The seven basins, Orientale...classification. TEMJEDS investigation of the meteorite has established that many of the phyllosilicates...sedimentary dolomites. Y82042 appears to be a unique meteorite in possessing significant amounts of both calcite
 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: April 25, 2024 10:01:17
Go to top of page