Potassium richterite
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About Potassium richterite
A petrological term for potassium-rich members of the richterite root name group of amphiboles.
Note that due to the changes in the amphibole nomenclature the petrological use of the term 'richterite' and 'potassium richterite' may not 100% coincide with the current mineralogical definitions of the group.
Note that due to the changes in the amphibole nomenclature the petrological use of the term 'richterite' and 'potassium richterite' may not 100% coincide with the current mineralogical definitions of the group.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
47873
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:47873:9
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.
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Localities for Potassium richterite
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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.
Walgidee Hills, Noonkanbah Station, Derby-West Kimberley Shire, Western Australia, Australia