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Rosolite
A variety of Grossular
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About Rosolite
Gooseberries
Formula:
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Name:
The original grossular was named "cinnamon stone" ("Kanelstein" in German) in 1803 by Abraham Gottlob Werner and renamed grossularite by Werner in 1808. Named for the colour of gooseberries (Ribes grossularium) as the original specimens were this colour.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
27134 (as Rosolite)
1755 (as Grossular)
1755 (as Grossular)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27134:9 (as Rosolite)
mindat:1:1:1755:4 (as Grossular)
mindat:1:1:1755:4 (as Grossular)
Similar Names
| Rizalite | A synonym of 'Philippinite' | |
| Roselite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Ca2Co(AsO4)2 · 2H2O |
| Roselite-β | A synonym of Anorthoroselite | |
| Russellite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Bi2WO6 |
Chemistry of Rosolite
Mindat Formula:
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Rosolite
Common Associates
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 Rosolite
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References for Rosolite
Localities for Rosolite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Mexico | |
| Wu et al. (2025) |
| several dealer sources and photos ... |
Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Municipality, Coahuila, Mexico