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Viellaurite
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Formula:
5MnCO3 · 2Mn2SiO4
Originally described as a "... massive, dark-grey mineral with granular structure", with the formula "5MnCO3.2Mn2SiO4" (Lienau, 1899).
A mixture of tephroite and rhodochrosite (with a little alabandine) according to Lacroix (1900).
Not to be confused with vielleaureite-(Ce) (approved in 2023).
A mixture of tephroite and rhodochrosite (with a little alabandine) according to Lacroix (1900).
Not to be confused with vielleaureite-(Ce) (approved in 2023).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51368
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51368:9
Similar Names
| Vielleaureite-(Ce) | A valid IMA mineral species | (Mn2+Ce)(MgAlMn2+)F[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Villaurite | A synonym of Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| Violarite | A valid IMA mineral species | Fe2+Ni23+S4 |
Chemistry of Viellaurite
Mindat Formula:
5MnCO3 · 2Mn2SiO4
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
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 Viellaurite
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References for Viellaurite
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Localities for Viellaurite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
France | |
| Lienau (1899) +1 other reference |
