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Alvikite

A rock classification type
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A medium- to fine-grained calcium-carbonatite.


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Mindat ID:
48022
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48022:0

Classification of AlvikiteHide

Mineralogy of AlvikiteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
CalciteCaCO3

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Localities for AlvikiteHide

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- 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Afghanistan
 
  • Helmand
    • Reg District
Asadzadeh et al. (2025)
Vikhter et al. (1976) +4 other references
China
 
  • Hubei
    • Shiyan
      • Zhushan Co.
Li (1982) +3 other references
Finland
 
  • South Savo
    • Mikkeli
Puustinen +3 other references
Germany
 
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Saalekreis
      • Landsberg
Wand et al. (1989) +3 other references
India
 
  • Gujarat
    • Chhota Udaipur District
      • Kavant Taluka
Deans et al. (1972) +8 other references
Sukheswala et al. (1971) +4 other references
  • Rajasthan
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Barmer District
Chandrasekaran et al. (1990)
Bhushan (2015)
Kenya
 
  • Homa Bay County
Deines et al. (1973) +4 other references
    • Kisingiri Volcano
Deines et al. (1973) +2 other references
Onuonga (1997)
Le Bas (1977)
    • Ruri complex
Deines et al. (1973) +3 other references
Barber (1974) +4 other references
Onuonga et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Le Bas (1977)
  • Nandi County
Binge (1962) +4 other references
Namibia
 
  • ǁKaras Region
    • ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency
Jackson +7 other references
Verwoerd (1993)
Spain
 
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
      • Fuerteventura
        • Fuerteventura Basal Complex
Casillas et al. (2024)
Sweden
 
  • Västernorrland County
    • Sundsvall
Kresten +19 other references
Ukraine
 
  • Zaporizhia Oblast
    • Pryazovske Raion
Ryabchikov et al. (2008)
USA
 
  • Arkansas
    • Conway County
McCormick et al. (1987) +1 other reference
    • Garland County
Eby et al. (2025)
    • Perry County
McCormick et al. (1987) +1 other reference
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