Auralite
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Said to be an altered cordierite, possibly an aluminosilicate of Fe, Mg, Ca and K.
Originally reported from Aura river, Länsi-Suomen Lääni, Finland.
The name is also, confusingly, used as a marketing name for amethyst by some in the new-age community.
Originally reported from Aura river, Länsi-Suomen Lääni, Finland.
The name is also, confusingly, used as a marketing name for amethyst by some in the new-age community.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
421
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:421:5
Similar Names
| Aerolita | A synonym of 'Aerolite' | |
| Aerolite | A synonym of 'Meteorite' | |
| Auerlite | near Th(Si,P)O4 | |
| Muralite | A variety of 'Vitrain' | |
| Nuralite | A synonym of 'Pigmented structural glass' | |
| Uralite | A variety of Amphibole Supergroup | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
Other Language Names for Auralite
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 Auralite
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Localities for Auralite
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Finland | |
| Clark (1993) |
