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Kasparite
A variety of Pickeringite
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About Kasparite
Formula:
(Mg,Co)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
A Co-bearing variety of pickeringite.
Originally described from Dubník, Červenica (Czerwenitza), Northern Slanské Mts, Presov Region, Slovak Republic.
Originally described from Dubník, Červenica (Czerwenitza), Northern Slanské Mts, Presov Region, Slovak Republic.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
11197 (as Kasparite)
3204 (as Pickeringite)
3204 (as Pickeringite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11197:7 (as Kasparite)
mindat:1:1:3204:5 (as Pickeringite)
mindat:1:1:3204:5 (as Pickeringite)
Similar Names
| Gasparite | A synonym | |
| Gasparite-(Ce) | A valid IMA mineral species | Ce(AsO4) |
| Gasparite-(La) | A valid IMA mineral species | La(AsO4) |
Chemistry of Kasparite
Mindat Formula:
(Mg,Co)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
Element Weights:
Other Language Names for Kasparite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 10 photos of Kasparite associated with Pickeringite | MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| 1 photo of Kasparite associated with Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Kasparite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-11197.html
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References for Kasparite
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Localities for Kasparite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Slovakia | |
| Duda |
| Koděra (1986) | |
Spain | |
| Frias +2 other references |
Dubník, Červenica, Prešov District, Prešov Region, Slovakia