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Andrewsite
A mixture of two or more distinct mineral species
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About Andrewsite
Name:
After Thomas Andrews (1813-1885), English chemist.
A Mixture Of:
Discredited mineral (Dunn, 1990) - a mixture of hentschelite and rockbridgeite, with minor chalcosiderite.
Originally reported from Wheal Phoenix (Phoenix United Mine; West Phoenix Mine), Linkinhorne, Caradon & Phoenix Area (South-Eastern Bodmin Moor), Liskeard District, Cornwall, England, UK.
Originally reported from Wheal Phoenix (Phoenix United Mine; West Phoenix Mine), Linkinhorne, Caradon & Phoenix Area (South-Eastern Bodmin Moor), Liskeard District, Cornwall, England, UK.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
226
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:226:2
Similar Names
| Androsite | A synonym of Manganiandrosite-(La) | |
| Androsite-(Ce) | Valid as an unnamed mineral | (Mn2+Ce)(AlAlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
IMA Classification of Andrewsite
Discredited
Pronunciation of Andrewsite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Other Language Names for Andrewsite
German:Andrewsit
Spanish:Andrewsita
Common Associates
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 Andrewsite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-226.html
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References for Andrewsite
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Localities for Andrewsite
Showing 5 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
France | |
| Boisson (1988) |
Ireland | |
| Sir Arthur Russell collection |
UK | |
| Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference |
| Dines (1956) | |
| Rudler (1905) |
Phoenix United Mine, Minions, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, UK