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Chinite
A variety of 'Tektite'
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A black tektite variety from the Australasian strewnfield.
Found in China, hence the name.
Found in China, hence the name.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
39801 (as Chinite)
10859 (as Tektite)
10859 (as Tektite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39801:7 (as Chinite)
mindat:1:1:10859:3 (as Tektite)
mindat:1:1:10859:3 (as Tektite)
Similar Names
Synonyms of Chinite
Australasian Tektite (in part)
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 Chinite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-39801.html
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References for Chinite
Reference List:
Localities for Chinite
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China | |
India | |
| Tripathi et al. (2022) |
