Catlinite
A variety of 'Argillite'
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About Catlinite
"A type of argillite (metamorphosed mudstone), usually brownish-red in color, which occurs in a matrix of Sioux Quartzite. Because it is fine-grained and easily worked, it is prized by Native Americans, primarily those of the Plains nations, for use in making ceremonial pipes." (Wikipedia)
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9670 (as Catlinite)
49445 (as Argillite)
49445 (as Argillite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9670:2 (as Catlinite)
mindat:1:1:49445:4 (as Argillite)
mindat:1:1:49445:4 (as Argillite)
Similar Names
| Caolinite | A synonym of Kaolinite | |
| Carlinite | A valid IMA mineral species | Tl2S |
| Catalanoite | A valid IMA mineral species | Na2(PO3OH) · 8H2O |
| Catalinite | A variety of 'Jasper' | SiO2 |
| Gadolinite | A group of related mineral species | |
| Gadolinite-(Ce) | A valid IMA mineral species | (Ce,La,Nd,Y)2Fe2+Be2Si2O10 |
| Gadolinite-(Nd) | A valid IMA mineral species | Nd2Fe2+Be2O2(SiO4)2 |
| Gadolinite-(Y) | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Y2Fe2+Be2Si2O10 |
Synonyms of Catlinite
Other Language Names for Catlinite
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 Catlinite
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References for Catlinite
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Localities for Catlinite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA | |
| Galbraith et al. (1959) |
| Kunz (1890) |
| Kunz (1890) |
| Kunz (1890) | |
| Kunz (1890) | |
| Murphy ( 1996 ) +1 other reference |
| Murphy (1996) |
| Kunz (1890) |
Pipestone Quarry, Pipestone County, Minnesota, USA