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Justite (of Hofmann-Degen)
A variety of Åkermanite
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Formula:
(Ca,Fe,Zn,Mg)3Si2O7
An artificial (anthropogenic) mineral found as crystals in lead furnaces in Clausthal, Harz, Germany. An Fe(II)- and Zn-bearing (ferroan-zincian) åkermanite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6784 (as Justite (of Hofmann-Degen))
70 (as Åkermanite)
70 (as Åkermanite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6784:9 (as Justite (of Hofmann-Degen))
mindat:1:1:70:9 (as Åkermanite)
mindat:1:1:70:9 (as Åkermanite)
Similar Names
| Joosteite | A valid IMA mineral species | Mn2+(Mn3+,Fe3+)(PO4)O |
| Jusite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable | Na2Ca15Al4Si16O54 · 17H2O |
| Justit (of Koechlin) | A synonym of Koenenite | |
| Wüstite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | FeO |
Chemistry of Justite (of Hofmann-Degen)
Mindat Formula:
(Ca,Fe,Zn,Mg)3Si2O7
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 Justite (of Hofmann-Degen)
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Localities for Justite (of Hofmann-Degen)
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Germany | |
| Hofmann-Degen (1919) |
