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Galenite

A synonym of Galena
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Synonym:
A synonym of Galena
This page provides mineralogical data about Galenite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
5428 (as Galenite)
1641 (as Galena)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5428:3 (as Galenite)
mindat:1:1:1641:0 (as Galena)

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GaleiteA valid IMA mineral speciesNa15(SO4)5F4Cl
GliniteA synonym of Clay minerals
K-AluniteA synonym of AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
KaliniteA valid IMA mineral speciesKAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O
KaoliniteA valid IMA mineral speciesAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
KleiniteA valid IMA mineral species(Hg2N)(Cl,SO4) · nH2O
KulaniteA valid IMA mineral speciesBa(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2(Al,Fe3+)2(PO4)3(OH)3

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