Valrheinite
A rock subtype
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A local variety of greenschist from Hinterhein, eastern Switzerland composed mainly of oligoclase, epidote, chlorite and magnetite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51289
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51289:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
0f27f0ea-5b4a-4e8e-abb7-5c94583e64e5
Classification of Valrheinite
Mineralogy of Valrheinite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Chlorite | A name commonly used for undifferentiated members of the chlorite group. |
| Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Feldspar > Plagioclase > Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Hematite | Fe2O3 |
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 Valrheinite
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