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Biraite

A synonym
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Biraite-(Ce)

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
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Biraite-(Ce), etc.

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
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Biraite-(Ce)

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
01724150017271953804592.jpg
Biraite-(Ce)

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
05883400017271953807572.jpg
Biraite-(Ce), etc.

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
09643710017412136764028.jpg
Biraite-(Ce)

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
01724150017271953804592.jpg
Biraite-(Ce)

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
05883400017271953807572.jpg
Biraite-(Ce), etc.

Ust'-Biraya, Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence, Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area, Vitim Plateau, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
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About BiraiteHide

This page provides mineralogical data about Biraite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
55366
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55366:9

Similar NamesHide

BaieriteA synonym of 'Columbite'
BaryteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredBaSO4
BerryiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCu3Ag2Pb3Bi7S16
Biraite-(Ce)A valid IMA mineral speciesCe2Fe2+(Si2O7)(CO3)
Biraite-(La)A valid IMA mineral speciesLa2Fe2+(CO3)(Si2O7)
BirmiteA synonym of 'Burmite'
BurroiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa2(NH4)2(V10O28) · 15H2O
LiraiteA valid IMA mineral speciesNaCa2Mn22+[Fe3+Fe2+]Mn22+(PO4)6(H2O)2

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for BiraiteHide

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Localities for BiraiteHide

Showing 6 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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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.
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Kyshtym
[Biraite-(Ce), Biraite-(La)] webmineral.ru (2020) +1 other reference
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Vitim Plateau
      • Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area (Chara Basin)
[Biraite-(Ce)] Koneva A.A. et al. (2010)
[Biraite-(Ce)] Konev et al. (2005)
USA
 
  • Montana
    • Ravalli County
      • Mineral Point Mining District
[Biraite-(Ce)] Gammons et al. (2024)
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