Topazolite
A variety of Andradite
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About Topazolite
Formula:
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Name:
Named in allusion to the resemblance with Topaz (in colour and transparency).
A variety of andradite resembling topaz (in colour and transparency).
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Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Topazolite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7535 (as Topazolite)
223 (as Andradite)
223 (as Andradite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7535:6 (as Topazolite)
mindat:1:1:223:5 (as Andradite)
mindat:1:1:223:5 (as Andradite)
Pronunciation of Topazolite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Topazolite
Mindat Formula:
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Topazolite
German:Topazolit
Topazolith
Topazolith
Spanish:Topazolita
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 52 photos of Topazolite associated with Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
| 12 photos of Topazolite associated with Andradite | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
| 11 photos of Topazolite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 7 photos of Topazolite associated with 'Demantoid' | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
| 6 photos of Topazolite associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 6 photos of Topazolite associated with Tridymite | SiO2 |
| 6 photos of Topazolite associated with Lizardite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| 4 photos of Topazolite associated with Cristobalite | SiO2 |
| 3 photos of Topazolite associated with Stilbite-Ca | NaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O |
| 3 photos of Topazolite associated with Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
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 Topazolite
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References for Topazolite
Localities for Topazolite
Showing 65 localities.
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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.
Antarctica | |
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Austria | |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Exel (1993) |
| Exel (1993) |
Brazil | |
| Debowski et al. (2022) |
| Debowski et al. (2022) | |
Germany | |
| Obermüller (1993) |
| Rost (1949) |
| Müller (1984) |
| Müller (1984) |
| Gerstenberg (n.d.) |
| Weiß (1990) |
Iran | |
| Lavinsky (n.d.) |
Italy | |
| De Michele (1972) |
| Grill (1922) +3 other references | |
| Grill (1922) +3 other references | |
| Arrigoni (1982) +1 other reference |
| Gramaccioli (1975) |
| Gramaccioli (1975) | |
| Belmonte et al. (2018) |
| King (n.d.) |
| Gramaccioli (1962) +1 other reference |
| Gramaccioli (1975) |
| Piccoli et al. (2007) |
| Barresi (1996) +1 other reference |
| bartolomeo tosco |
| Barresi (1996) +1 other reference |
| Stara (1990) |
| Exel (1987) |
| Exel (1987) |
| Bonifazi (2020) |
| Bonifazi (2020) | |
| Bonifazi (2020) |
| Neschen (n.d.) | |
| Orlandi et al. (1974) +1 other reference |
| parcoculturaledicamaiano.toscana.it (2016) | |
| Sammartino (2014) | |
| Barsanti M. |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| Capperi M. et al. (FI) |
| Orlandi (2006) |
| Giuliano bettini collection | |
| Brizzi G. et al. (1996) |
Madagascar | |
| Pezzotta (2009) +2 other references |
Mexico | |
| Jordi Fabre photo |
New Zealand | |
| Ko Jansen |
Russia | |
| According reports of the expedition ... |
| S.Šimko |
Slovakia | |
| Pauliš et al. (2002) |
South Korea | |
Switzerland | |
| Romani (2000) +1 other reference |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
USA | |
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| Dorothy M. Schlegal (1957) |
| Melhase (1935c) +1 other reference |
| Betts (n.d.) | |
| King (n.d.) | |
| Pabst (1951) +3 other references |
| California journal of mines and geology +3 other references |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Dana (1877) |
| Manchester (1931) | |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Bulletin 33. +1 other reference |
Yellow Cat Mine, Idria, San Benito County, California, USA