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Ferrohedenbergite

A variety of Augite
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Formula:
(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si2O6
Previously defined as a clinopyroxene with Ca: 25-45% and Mg < 10%;

This composition would now be classified as augite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
51886 (as Ferrohedenbergite)
419 (as Augite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51886:0 (as Ferrohedenbergite)
mindat:1:1:419:0 (as Augite)

Classification of FerrohedenbergiteHide

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Previous petrological nomenclature of clinopyroxenes from basaltic magmas (after Poldervaart & Hess, 1951)

Chemistry of FerrohedenbergiteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si2O6
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O38.694 %
Si22.641 %
Fe22.510 %
Ca16.155 %

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

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 FerrohedenbergiteHide

References for FerrohedenbergiteHide

Localities for FerrohedenbergiteHide

Showing 19 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.
Algeria
 
  • Tamanrasset Province (Tamanghasset Province)
    • Tamanrasset District
Azzouni‐Sekkal et al. (1987)
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Miller Range
McKay et al. (2005) +1 other reference
Corrigan et al. (2011)
Corrigan et al. (2011)
Corrigan et al. (2011)
Ethiopia
 
  • Oromia Region
    • Arsi Zone
Dakin et al. (1971) +2 other references
    • East Shewa Zone
Gibson +6 other references
Mohr (1962) +1 other reference
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Kangerlussuaq Fjord
Lindsley et al. (1969) +1 other reference
Iceland
 
  • Eastern Region
    • Fjarðabyggð
      • Reyðarfjörður
Viereck et al. (1982)
  • Southern Region
    • Rangárþing eystra
Jørgensen (1980) +1 other reference
    • Rangárþing ytra
Macdonald et al. (1990) +2 other references
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Palnadu District
Sadashivaiah et al. (1965, February) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Aichi Prefecture
    • Shinshiro city
Kuno (1960) +1 other reference
Kenya
 
  • Nakuru County
Davies et al. (1987) +4 other references
Nigeria
 
  • Bauchi
    • Shira
Bennett et al. (1984) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Eilean á Chèo
Anwar (1955) +1 other reference
          • Minginish
            • Cuillin Hills
Emeleus et al. (1992)
Yemen
 
  • Lahij Governorate
Gass et al. (1968) +1 other reference
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