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Phlogopitite

A rock subtype
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Phlogopitite

Aappaluttoq Ruby Mine, Aappaluttoq Ruby Occurrences, Qeqertarsuatsiaat area, Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland
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Phlogopitite

Aappaluttoq Ruby Mine, Aappaluttoq Ruby Occurrences, Qeqertarsuatsiaat area, Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland
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Phlogopitite

Aappaluttoq Ruby Mine, Aappaluttoq Ruby Occurrences, Qeqertarsuatsiaat area, Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland
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About PhlogopititeHide

A rock composed almost entirely of the mica mineral phlogopite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
56134
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:56134:9

Similar NamesHide

Phlogopite-3TA structural variant of PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Classification of PhlogopititeHide

Mineralogy of PhlogopititeHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Mica > PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Phlogopitite associated with EmeraldBe3Al2(Si6O18)
1 photo of Phlogopitite associated with PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
1 photo of Phlogopitite associated with QuartzSiO2

Internet Links for PhlogopititeHide

References for PhlogopititeHide

Reference List:

Localities for PhlogopititeHide

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.

Locality ListHide

- 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.
Brazil
 
  • Bahia
    • Curaçá river valley
      • Jaguarari
de Paula Garcia et al. (2018)
de Paula Garcia et al. (2018)
de Paula Garcia et al. (2018)
    • Juazeiro
de Paula Garcia et al. (2018)
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kovdorsky District
Ivanyuk et al. (2017) +2 other references
Ivanyuk et al. (2017)
USA
 
  • Arkansas
    • Conway County
McCormick et al. (1987)
    • Perry County
McCormick et al. (1987)
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