Aradite, Rankinite, Schorlomite, Melilite Group, Magnetite, Perovskite

Specimen ID: 709-2KM

Mineral(s)
Aradite : BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F
Rankinite : Ca3Si2O7
Schorlomite : Ca3Ti2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2
Melilite Group : Ca2M(XSiO7)
Magnetite : Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Perovskite : CaTiO3
Locality
As recorded:
Gurim anticline, Hatrurim Basin, Tamar Regional Council, Southern District, Israel
Mindat locality:
Events

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Polished section of co-type sample of Aradite. Aradite forms tiny 10-35 microns grains (mid-grey in image 3) with magnetite in rankinite-melilite matrix. Purchased from MinTreasure/Carsten Slotta in 2019.
Andrew Hodgson - 27th August 2019
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