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Birbirite

A rock subtype
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A brownish rock derived from the hydration and silicification of dunite in the sequence dunite -> serpentinite -> birbirite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
51342
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51342:1

Similar NamesHide

BarberiiteA valid IMA mineral species(NH4)[BF4]
BarbieritA synonym of 'Barbierite'
BarbieriteA synonym of Feldspar Group
BerboriteA valid IMA mineral speciesBe2(BO3)(OH) · H2O

Classification of BirbiriteHide

Mineralogy of BirbiriteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
LimoniteUsed as a field-term for unidentified massive hydroxides and oxides of iron, with no visible crystals, and a ...
Silica > ChalcedonySiO2
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
ChromiteFe2+Cr3+2O4
SperrylitePtAs2

Other Language Names for BirbiriteHide

Norwegian:Birbiritt

Internet Links for BirbiriteHide

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