Oligoclase-Albite
A variety of 'Oligoclase' [Albite]
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About Oligoclase-Albite
Formula:
Na(AlSi3O8)
A variety of Oligoclase with Anorthite:Albite between 80:20 and 90:10. Now regarded as a superflous subdivision of Oligoclase. [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
Originally described from Dypingdal Serpentine-magnesite deposit, Snarum, Modum, Buskerud, Norway.
Originally described from Dypingdal Serpentine-magnesite deposit, Snarum, Modum, Buskerud, Norway.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2974 (as Oligoclase-Albite)
96 (as Albite)
96 (as Albite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2974:8 (as Oligoclase-Albite)
mindat:1:1:96:9 (as Albite)
mindat:1:1:96:9 (as Albite)
Chemistry of Oligoclase-Albite
Mindat Formula:
Na(AlSi3O8)
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Oligoclase-Albite
Other Language Names for Oligoclase-Albite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| 6 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Elbaite | Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| 4 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 4 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Lepidolite | |
| 3 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Columbite-(Fe) | Fe2+Nb2O6 |
| 3 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Titanite | CaTiO(SiO4) |
| 2 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| 2 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
| 2 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
| 2 photos of Oligoclase-Albite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
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 Oligoclase-Albite
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References for Oligoclase-Albite
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Localities for Oligoclase-Albite
Showing 75 localities.
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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.
Australia | |
| Simon (2019) |
Brazil | |
| Lobato et al. (2015) |
| Zapata Montoya et al. (2026) |
| Siachoque +2 other references |
Canada | |
| Bannatyne (1985) |
| Rubingh et al. (2024) |
China | |
| Ping Luo et al. (2009) |
| Desong Lin and Kaixuan Wang (1987) |
| Jinbang Wang (1988) |
| Zeheng Lei et al. (2009) |
| Fushun Li et al. (2012) |
| Qiu et al. (2019) |
| Jingzhan Zhu et al. (2013) | |
| The Editorial Committee of the Mineral deposits in China (eds) +1 other reference | |
| Kuanglin Yan (1978) |
| Ju et al. (2023) |
| Ganggeng Wei et al. (2000) |
| Yuehong Deng and Fu Huang (2007) |
| Shijiang Ding et al. (2000) |
| Shihong Tian et al. (2006) |
| Yue et al. (2018) |
| Jiarui Feng et al. (2010) |
Egypt | |
| Atef et al. (2023) |
| Atef et al. (2023) | |
Greece | |
| Melfos +11 other references |
India | |
| Acharya et al. (1982) |
| Rout et al. (2022) +1 other reference |
| Baidya |
Indonesia | |
| Verdiansyah et al. (2022) |
Italy | |
| Negretti +2 other references |
| De Michele (1974) |
Mongolia | |
| Soloviev et al. (2022) |
Morocco | |
| Ferraq et al. (2024) |
Niger | |
| Mama Ntoumbé et al. (n.d.) |
Norway | |
| Bjørlykke (1937) |
| King (n.d.) | |
| Sigurd Stordal |
| Clark (1993) |
| Kierulf (1861) | |
| Vogt (1922) |
| Bergstøl et al. (1988) |
Poland | |
| Pieczka et al. (2018) |
Portugal | |
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Russia | |
| Kiseleva et al. (2022) |
| Gramenitskiy et al. (2019) |
| Lennikov et al. (2004) |
| Sokol et al. (2010) |
| Sokol et al. (2010) | |
| Yurgenson et al. (2023) |
Rwanda | |
| Hulsbosch et al. (2014) |
Saudi Arabia | |
| Ahmed et al. (2006) |
South Africa | |
| Baldwin (1994) |
Switzerland | |
| Günthert (1953) +1 other reference |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
Tajikistan | |
| Soloviev et al. (2019) |
Ukraine | |
| L.Z.Skakun et al. (2006) |
USA | |
| AmMin 32:518-526 (1947) |
| Rudy Bolona |
| Dale (1910) |
| Dale (1910) |
| Dale |
| Dale | |
| Dale | |
| Dale | |
| Dale | |
| Dale (1923) |
| Dale (1923) |
| Edith Trybalski |
| Abe Heinrich |
| Dale (1909) |
| Dale (1909) |
| Dale (1909) | |
| Dale (1923) |
| Loucks (1976) |
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