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Ferrimuscovite

A variety of Muscovite
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Ferrimuscovite, etc.

Can Rovira quarry, Sant Fost de Campsentelles, VallÃĻs Oriental, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Ferrimuscovite, etc.

Can Rovira quarry, Sant Fost de Campsentelles, VallÃĻs Oriental, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
03359310017271951177212.jpg
Ferrimuscovite, etc.

Can Rovira quarry, Sant Fost de Campsentelles, VallÃĻs Oriental, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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About FerrimuscoviteHide

Formula:
K(Al,Fe3+)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
A variety of muscovite rich in ferric iron.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
40642 (as Ferrimuscovite)
2815 (as Muscovite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40642:2 (as Ferrimuscovite)
mindat:1:1:2815:4 (as Muscovite)

Chemistry of FerrimuscoviteHide

Mindat Formula:
K(Al,Fe3+)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O48.202 %
Si21.154 %
Al20.322 %
K9.816 %
H0.506 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Si
Al
K
H
Elements listed:
Al, Fe, H, K, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Other Language Names for FerrimuscoviteHide

Simplified Chinese:铁į™―乑æŊ

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Ferrimuscovite associated with SphaleriteZnS

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 FerrimuscoviteHide

References for FerrimuscoviteHide

Localities for FerrimuscoviteHide

Showing 6 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.
China
 
  • Guangxi
    • Guilin
      • Gongcheng Co.
Zhang et al. (2026)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Yizhang Co.
        • Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field
Xinyou Zhou et al. (2013)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwuzhumuqin Co.; Dongwu Qi)
        • Shamai–Yuguzer W-Mo belt
Peng Hu et al. (2005) +2 other references
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
        • Baigan Lake (Baigan Hu)
          • Baiganhu W-Sn ore field
Daxin Li et al. (2013)
Daxin Li et al. (2013)
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Brebu
HÃĒrtopanu et al. (1996)
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