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Simetite
A variety of 'Amber'
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About Simetite
Formula:
C10H16O + (H2S)
Name:
Named for the locality, the mouth of the Simeto river in Catania city, Sicily.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43472 (as Simetite)
188 (as Amber)
188 (as Amber)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43472:6 (as Simetite)
mindat:1:1:188:3 (as Amber)
mindat:1:1:188:3 (as Amber)
Similar Names
| Mimetite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
Chemistry of Simetite
Mindat Formula:
C10H16O + (H2S)
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
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 Simetite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-43472.html
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References for Simetite
Localities for Simetite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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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.
Italy | |
| Mineralogical and Petrographical Museum ... +9 other references |
| Scaccianoce (2018) |
| Scaccianoce (2018) |
Simeto River mouth, Catania, Metropolitan City of Catania, Sicily, Italy