Prasolite
A variety of Chlorite Group
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About Prasolite
A soft leek-green fibrous mineral from Kilpatrick Hills, Scotland. An aluminosilicate of Mg and Fe, probably a variety of chlorite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6710 (as Prasolite)
1016 (as Chlorite Group)
1016 (as Chlorite Group)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6710:8 (as Prasolite)
mindat:1:1:1016:6 (as Chlorite Group)
mindat:1:1:1016:6 (as Chlorite Group)
Similar Names
| Plasolite | A synonym of 'Hibschite' | |
| Praseolite | A mixture of two or more distinct mineral species | |
| Prasiolite | A variety of Quartz | SiO2 |
| Preslite | A synonym of Tsumebite |
Other Language Names for Prasolite
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 Prasolite
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Localities for Prasolite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
West Coast Region, New Zealand