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Maufite
A discredited species name
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Colour:
emerald green
An interstratification of clinochlore and lizardite.
Named after H. B. Maufe, Director of the Southern Rhodesia Geological Survey.
Originally described from Alaska Mine, Makonde District (Lomagundi District), Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.
Named after H. B. Maufe, Director of the Southern Rhodesia Geological Survey.
Originally described from Alaska Mine, Makonde District (Lomagundi District), Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2600
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2600:6
Similar Names
| Mafite | A synonym of 'Mafic volcanic rock' | |
| Mausite | A synonym of Metavoltine | |
| Meifuite | A valid IMA mineral species | KFe6(Si7Al)O19(OH)4Cl2 |
IMA Classification of Maufite
Discredited
Classification of Maufite
78.7.13.1
78 : Unclassified Silicates
7 :
78 : Unclassified Silicates
7 :
16.25.3
16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
25 : Aluminosilicates of Ni
16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
25 : Aluminosilicates of Ni
Physical Properties of Maufite
Colour:
Emerald green
Other Language Names for Maufite
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 Maufite
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References for Maufite
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Localities for Maufite
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- 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.
Zimbabwe | |
| Keep (1930) +1 other reference |
