Garnet var. Andradite

Artifact (mineral) uoadl:141682 203 Read counter

Call number:
Orthosilicates
D65 (8)
Classification:
Orthosilicates
Name:
Garnet var. Andradite
Translated title:
Garnet var. Andradite
Place of origin:
Orenburg, ex. U.S.S.R.
Depositional environment:
Igneous and metamorphic rocks. In skarns from contact metamorphism of impure limestones and calcic igneous rocks. Chlorite schists and serpentinites. Alkalic igneous rocks.
Description:
Igneous and metamorphic rocks.In skarns from contact metamorphism of impure limestones and calcic igneous rocks. Chlorite schists and serpentinites. Alkalic igneous rocks.
Chemical formula:
Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Crystal system:
Isometric
Crystal schema:
Hexoctahedral

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