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Tillite

A rock subtype
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Tillite, etc.

Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
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Tillite

Michigan, USA
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Tillite

Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah, USA
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Tillite, etc.

Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
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Tillite

Michigan, USA
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Tillite

Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah, USA
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Tillite, etc.

Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
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Tillite

Michigan, USA
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About TilliteHide

A lithified till, of glacial origin; a poorly sorted sedimentary rock, usually containing boulders.

A consolidated or indurated sedimentary rock formed by lithification of glacial till, esp. pre-Pleistocene till.

Ref: AGI


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
49447
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49447:2

Similar NamesHide

DahlliteA synonym of 'Carbonate-rich Hydroxylapatite'
DellaiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa6Si3O11(OH)2
Dialite
DualiteA valid IMA mineral speciesNa30(Ca,Na,Ce,Sr)12(Na,Mn,Fe,Ti)6Zr3Ti3Mn[Si51O144](OH,H2O,Cl)9
HilliteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa2Zn(PO4)2 · 2H2O
IlliteA variety of MuscoviteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
LilliteA synonym of Cronstedtite
SilliteA rock subtype
TealliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredPbSnS2
TelliteA synonym of Sinnerite
α-DahlliteA synonym of 'Carbonate-rich Apatite'

Classification of TilliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Tillite associated with 'Quartzite'

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