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Sagvandite

A rock subtype
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Name:
Named by the Norwegian geologist Karl Pettersen (1826-1890) for a rock he discovered in 1883 close to Sagvatnet (Sagelvvatnet), Balsfjord, Troms, Norway.
A local name for a variety of orthopyroxenite composed of bronzite (= Fe-bearing variety of enstatite) and small amounts of magnesite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
51896
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51896:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
29c6f3d4-8510-4c39-86b5-91dde929e36b

Classification of SagvanditeHide

Sub-divisions of SagvanditeHide

Mineralogy of SagvanditeHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Bronzite(Mg,Fe2+)2[SiO3]2
MagnesiteMgCO3

First Recorded Occurrence of SagvanditeHide

Internet Links for SagvanditeHide

References for SagvanditeHide

Localities for SagvanditeHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Norway (FRL)
 
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Balsfjord
      • Sagelvvatnet
Barth (1927)
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Outer Hebrides
      • Berneray island
[Olivine-bearing sagvandite] 102 (3) +1 other reference
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