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Astrolite

A variety of Muscovite
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Astrolite

Neumark, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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Astrolite

Diabase quarries, Neumark, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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Astrolite

Neumark, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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Astrolite

Diabase quarries, Neumark, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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Astrolite

Neumark, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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Astrolite

Diabase quarries, Neumark, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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About AstroliteHide

Formula:
KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Spherical aggregates composed of radiating tabular crystals.

Originally described from Pelz quarry, Diabase quarries, Neumark, Reichenbach, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
7954 (as Astrolite)
2815 (as Muscovite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7954:5 (as Astrolite)
mindat:1:1:2815:4 (as Muscovite)

Similar NamesHide

AstrolitA synonym of Muscovite
AustraliteA variety of 'Tektite'

IMA Classification of AstroliteHide

IMA status:
Discredited

Pronunciation of AstroliteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Chemistry of AstroliteHide

Mindat Formula:
KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O48.202 %
Si21.154 %
Al20.322 %
K9.816 %
H0.506 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Al, H, K, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Other Language Names for AstroliteHide

German:Astrolith

RadioactivityHide

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.

Internet Links for AstroliteHide

References for AstroliteHide

Localities for AstroliteHide

Showing 2 localities.

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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.
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Vogtlandkreis
      • Neumark
Reinisch (1904) +2 other references
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