Taraspite
A variety of Dolomite
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About Taraspite
Formula:
CaMg(CO3)2
Name:
For the discovery locality.
A banded, green sinter dolomite, owing its colour to minor contents of nickel (0.1-0.3% NiO) and iron (0.75-6% FeO). The material is used for carving.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5255 (as Taraspite)
1304 (as Dolomite)
1304 (as Dolomite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5255:5 (as Taraspite)
mindat:1:1:1304:4 (as Dolomite)
mindat:1:1:1304:4 (as Dolomite)
Similar Names
Chemistry of Taraspite
Mindat Formula:
CaMg(CO3)2
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
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 Taraspite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-5255.html
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References for Taraspite
Localities for Taraspite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
Switzerland | |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
Tarasp, Scuol, Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair Region, Grisons, Switzerland