Asteroite
A variety of Augite
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Formula:
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe2+,Al,Fe3+,Ti)[(Si,Al)2O6]
A stellate radiating iron-rich variety of Augite.
Originally described from Nordmark, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.
Originally described from Nordmark, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
401 (as Asteroite)
419 (as Augite)
419 (as Augite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:401:1 (as Asteroite)
mindat:1:1:419:0 (as Augite)
mindat:1:1:419:0 (as Augite)
Similar Names
| Asterite | A synonym of Asteriated Sapphire | |
| Astorite | A rock subtype |
Chemistry of Asteroite
Mindat Formula:
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe2+,Al,Fe3+,Ti)[(Si,Al)2O6]
Element Weights:
Other Language Names for Asteroite
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 Asteroite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-401.html
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References for Asteroite
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Localities for Asteroite
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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.
China | |
| wrgis.wr.usgs.gov (2004) |
Sweden | |
| Gatedal (n.d.) |
