Ceylonite
A variety of Spinel
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About Ceylonite
Formula:
MgAl2O4
Name:
Named in 1793 by Jean-Claude Delametherie for the type location Ceylon, now called Sri Lanka.
A ferroan spinel with Mg:Fe from 3:1 and 1:1 and little or no ferric iron.
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Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Ceylonite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9744 (as Ceylonite)
3729 (as Spinel)
3729 (as Spinel)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9744:0 (as Ceylonite)
mindat:1:1:3729:3 (as Spinel)
mindat:1:1:3729:3 (as Spinel)
Similar Names
| Caolinite | A synonym of Kaolinite | |
| Celanite | A synonym of 'Ceraltite' | |
| Ceylanite | A synonym of Spinel | |
| Selenite | A variety of Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Selenite (of Rau) | A synonym of Berzelianite |
Chemistry of Ceylonite
Mindat Formula:
MgAl2O4
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Ceylonite
Other Language Names for Ceylonite
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 Ceylonite
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References for Ceylonite
Localities for Ceylonite
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The Locality List
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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 | |
China | |
| Gao et al. (2004) |
| Daxin Li and Yiming Zhao (1997) |
Japan | |
| - (n.d.) |
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra (1986) |
Sri Lanka | |
| Ceylon Aluvial Mine (Book, Co. 2002) |
Switzerland | |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
UK | |
| Stephenson et al. (1999) |
USA | |
| Woodford et al. (1941) |
| Manchester (1931) |
| Manchester (1931) |
Jizerská louka, Jizerka, Kořenov, Jablonec nad Nisou District, Liberec Region, Czech Republic