Lusakite
A variety of Staurolite
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About Lusakite
Formula:
(Fe,Mg,Co)2Al9Si4O23OH
A cobalt-bearing variety of staurolite.
Originally reported from Lusakite occurrence, Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Originally reported from Lusakite occurrence, Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9527 (as Lusakite)
3753 (as Staurolite)
3753 (as Staurolite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9527:9 (as Lusakite)
mindat:1:1:3753:8 (as Staurolite)
mindat:1:1:3753:8 (as Staurolite)
Similar Names
| Hloušekite | A valid IMA mineral species | (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O |
| Lesukit | A synonym of 'Lesukite' | |
| Lesukite | A synonym of Cadwaladerite |
Chemistry of Lusakite
Mindat Formula:
(Fe,Mg,Co)2Al9Si4O23OH
Element Weights:
Other Language Names for Lusakite
Common Associates
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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 Lusakite
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References for Lusakite
Localities for Lusakite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Zambia | |
| Skerl et al. (1934) |
Lusakite occurrence, Rufunsa District, Lusaka Province, Zambia