Duparcite
A synonym of Vesuvianite
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Formula:
(Ca,Na,◻)19(Al,Mg,Fe3+)13(◻,B,Al,Fe3+)5(Si2O7)4(SiO4)10(OH,F,O)10
Name:
Named in 1932 by Stanislas Émile Nicolet in honor of Louis Claude Duparc [February 13, 1866 Carouge (near Geneva), Switzerland - October 20, 1932 Geneva, Switzerland], professor of mineralogy, petrography, geology, paleontology, and analytical chemistry at the University of Geneva. Duparc was a prolific scientist and it may be noted that his contributions include improving the universal stage for optical mineralogy and in the study of the optical properties of plagioclase. as a field researcher he made extensive visits to the platinum producing districts of the Ural Mountains. He also explored for mining ventures in Ethiopia (Abyssinia), Madagascar, Morocco, and Romania.
Synonym:
A synonym of Vesuvianite
This page provides mineralogical data about Duparcite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
45935 (as Duparcite)
4223 (as Vesuvianite)
4223 (as Vesuvianite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:45935:4 (as Duparcite)
mindat:1:1:4223:5 (as Vesuvianite)
mindat:1:1:4223:5 (as Vesuvianite)
Internet Links for Duparcite
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References for Duparcite
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