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Bidalotite
A variety of Gedrite
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Formula:
◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
Colour:
lilac
Described in 1937 as a new species of "orthopyroxene", with lilac colour.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5435 (as Bidalotite)
1665 (as Gedrite)
1665 (as Gedrite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5435:1 (as Bidalotite)
mindat:1:1:1665:6 (as Gedrite)
mindat:1:1:1665:6 (as Gedrite)
Similar Names
Physical Properties of Bidalotite
Colour:
Lilac
Chemistry of Bidalotite
Mindat Formula:
◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
Element Weights:
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 Bidalotite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-5435.html
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References for Bidalotite
Localities for Bidalotite
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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.
India | |
| B. Rama Rao and L. Rama Rao (1937) |
