Hexagonite
A variety of Tremolite
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About Hexagonite
Formula:
◻{Ca2}{(Mg,Mn)5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
A Mn-bearing variety distinguished by its pale lilac to purplish color. Supposedly a hexagonal form of tremolite (hence the name), but shown to be monoclinic.
Originally reported from Edwards, Balmat-Edwards Zinc District, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA.
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Originally reported from Edwards, Balmat-Edwards Zinc District, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Hexagonite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
11106 (as Hexagonite)
4011 (as Tremolite)
4011 (as Tremolite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11106:5 (as Hexagonite)
mindat:1:1:4011:8 (as Tremolite)
mindat:1:1:4011:8 (as Tremolite)
IMA Classification of Hexagonite
IMA status notes:
Rejected by the IMA
Pronunciation of Hexagonite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Hexagonite
Mindat Formula:
◻{Ca2}{(Mg,Mn)5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Element Weights:
Other Language Names for Hexagonite
German:Hexagonit
Spanish:Hexagonita
Common Associates
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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 Hexagonite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-11106.html
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References for Hexagonite
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Localities for Hexagonite
Showing 9 localities.
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The Locality List
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- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
USA | |
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| Jensen (1978) |
| James Dwight Dana (1896) | |
| https://www.mindat.org/photo-531682.html | |
| Segeler (1959) +2 other references | |
| Ross et al. (1968) +1 other reference |
| Robinson et al. (2007) |
| Betts (n.d.) +1 other reference | |
| Rocks & Min.:12:8. |
Gouverneur Mine, Fowler, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA