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Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Al2SiO5
formula, see observation
DEF

A variety of andalusite containing dark carbonaceous inclusions arranged in a cruciform shape.

OBS

Al2SiO5.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al2SiO5
formula, see observation
DEF

Variété d'andalousite renfermant des inclusions charbonneuses réparties en quatre quadrants égaux.

CONT

Andalousite : [...] Coloration [...] parfois grise ou noire à cause d'inclusions charbonneuses. Lorsque ces inclusions ont une disposition régulière on a la variété appelée chiastolite ou macle, ce mot ayant ici son sens étymologique (macula, tache) [...]

OBS

Al2SiO5.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al2SiO5
formula, see observation
DEF

Variedad de andalucita con inclusiones de grafito con distribución simétrica.

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Record 2 2005-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

Pseudomorph of hematite or limonite after arsenopyrite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Oxyde ferrique naturel, pseudomorphique du mispickel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Óxido férrico, mineral seudomorfo del mispíquel.

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Record 3 1978-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
OBS

Pseudomorphs of hematite or limonite after arsenopyrite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
OBS

Silicate hydraté naturel d'aluminium, provenant de l'altération de la staurotide.

Spanish

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