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Iron-bearing Phlogopite

A variety of Phlogopite
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About Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

Formula:
K(Mg,Fe2+)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2
Much so-called Biotite is actually Ferroan Phlogopite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
11561 (as Iron-bearing Phlogopite)
3193 (as Phlogopite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11561:8 (as Iron-bearing Phlogopite)
mindat:1:1:3193:2 (as Phlogopite)

Chemistry of Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

Mindat Formula:
K(Mg,Fe2+)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O37.982 %
Si20.002 %
Mg17.310 %
K9.282 %
F9.020 %
Al6.405 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

Other Language Names for Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Iron-bearing Phlogopite associated with CalciteCaCO3

RadioactivityHide

Other InformationHide

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 Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

References for Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for Iron-bearing PhlogopiteHide

Showing 11 localities.

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.
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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.
Canada
 
  • Ontario
    • Renfrew County
      • Greater Madawaska
        • Bagot Township
Salvi (2000)
China
 
  • Liaoning
    • Huludao
      • Jianchang County
        • Bajiazi Zn-Pb-Ag deposit
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Birkenes
      • Begervannet
Müller et al. (2006)
Müller et al. (2006)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Szklarska Poręba
Szopa et al. (2017)
Slovakia
 
  • Žilina Region
    • Liptovský Mikuláš District
      • Jamník
Gawęda et al. (2016)
USA
 
  • Colorado
    • El Paso County
Brigatti et al. (2000)
  • Utah
    • Beaver County
      • Rocky Range
        • Rocky Mining District
Excalibur Minerals
 
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