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Erandwane, Pune District, Pune Division, Maharashtra, Indiai
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ErandwaneGroup of Towns
Pune DistrictDistrict
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MaharashtraState
IndiaCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
18° 30' 34'' North , 73° 49' 49'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
18.50964,73.83053
GeoHash:
G#: tek9219dr
GRN:
N13E50
Area:
13 km2
Type:
Group of Towns - last checked 2023
Köppen climate type:
Aw : Tropical savanna, wet
Mindat Locality ID:
435507
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:435507:9
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Erandwane


Erandwane and Kothrud, Pune, stands as a remarkable locality enriched with an extensive variety of Silica Minerals.
The presence of Quartz, Chalcedony, Agate, and the fascinating Botryoidal Chalcedony showcases the geological splendor of this region.
As the hills of Kothrud continue to intrigue geologists, and mineral enthusiasts.

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List


5 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Heulandite-Ca
Formula: (Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
References:
Arnav Khokarale CollectionIdentified by Arnav Khokarale: Visual Identification
ⓘ Mesolite
Formula: Na2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
References:
Arnav Khokarale CollectionIdentified by Arnav Khokarale: Visual Identification
ⓘ Scolecite
Formula: CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
References:
Arnav Khokarale CollectionIdentified by Arnav Khokarale: Visual Identification
ⓘ Stilbite-Ca
Formula: NaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
References:
Arnav Khokarale CollectionIdentified by Arnav Khokarale: Visual Identification
ⓘ Talc
Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
References:
Arnav Khokarale CollectionIdentified by Arnav Khokarale: Visual Identification

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘTalc9.EC.05Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
ⓘMesolite9.GA.05Na2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
ⓘScolecite9.GA.05CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
ⓘHeulandite-Ca9.GE.05(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
ⓘStilbite-Ca9.GE.10NaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
Hⓘ ScoleciteCaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Hⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Hⓘ Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
Hⓘ Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
OOxygen
Oⓘ MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
Oⓘ ScoleciteCaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Oⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Oⓘ Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
Oⓘ Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
NaSodium
Naⓘ MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
Naⓘ Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
Naⓘ Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
Alⓘ ScoleciteCaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Alⓘ Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
Alⓘ Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
SiSilicon
Siⓘ MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
Siⓘ ScoleciteCaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Siⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Siⓘ Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
Siⓘ Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
CaCalcium
Caⓘ MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
Caⓘ ScoleciteCaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Caⓘ Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O
Caⓘ Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O

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