Leuchtenbergite
A variety of Clinochlore
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About Leuchtenbergite
Formula:
Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
A variety of Clinochlore
A (nearly) iron-free variety of clinochlore (which usual contains some Fe replacing Mg). Very common in the magnesite/serpentine deposits of Austria and Norway.
A (nearly) iron-free variety of clinochlore (which usual contains some Fe replacing Mg). Very common in the magnesite/serpentine deposits of Austria and Norway.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
11038 (as Leuchtenbergite)
1070 (as Clinochlore)
1070 (as Clinochlore)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11038:5 (as Leuchtenbergite)
mindat:1:1:1070:8 (as Clinochlore)
mindat:1:1:1070:8 (as Clinochlore)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
47fd031f-f365-4661-a182-b81fefcd9334 (as Leuchtenbergite)
bf7559f1-7aa6-4577-8ba3-c2c209c692de (as Clinochlore)
bf7559f1-7aa6-4577-8ba3-c2c209c692de (as Clinochlore)
Chemistry of Leuchtenbergite
Mindat Formula:
Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Synonyms of Leuchtenbergite
Other Language Names for Leuchtenbergite
German:Leuchtenbergit
Rumpfit
Rumpfit
Spanish:Leuchtenbergita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Leuchtenbergite associated with Althausite | Mg4(PO4)2(OH,O)(F,◻) |
| 4 photos of Leuchtenbergite associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| 4 photos of Leuchtenbergite associated with Lizardite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| 2 photos of Leuchtenbergite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 1 photo of Leuchtenbergite associated with Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| 1 photo of Leuchtenbergite associated with Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| 1 photo of Leuchtenbergite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 1 photo of Leuchtenbergite associated with Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
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 Leuchtenbergite
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References for Leuchtenbergite
Reference List:
Localities for Leuchtenbergite
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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.
Australia | |
| McQueen +2 other references |
| Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... +1 other reference |
Austria | |
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| H. Meixner: Carinthia II 153./73.:126-127 (1963) |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) | |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) |
| Pichler (2009) |
| Fechner et al. (1985) |
| Huber et al. (1977) +1 other reference |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Hackenberg 2003 |
| Gerald Gesselbauer (06.2010) +1 other reference |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| Gerald Gesselbauer (2010) |
| Gerald Gesselbauer (2010) | |
| Gerald Gesselbauer (2010) | |
| Postl et al. (1988) |
| Freyn (1902) |
| Exel (1993) |
| Aufschluss 1972 (SB) +1 other reference |
| Boroviczeny (1961) |
| Schulz (1984) |
Brazil | |
| Sauer (1982) | |
Canada | |
| Geological Survey of Canada |
China | |
| Matsuda (1969) |
France | |
| Jean-Marie LAURENT collection |
| Berbain et al. (2005) |
| Fortuné (1966) |
Germany | |
| Quakenack (1967) |
Hungary | |
| GEODA/1993 |
| Mineral Species of Hungary | |
| Mineral Species of Hungary | |
Japan | |
| Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan) |
| Okamoto collection (curated at the Geological Survey museum, Japan) +1 other reference |
| Mem. Fac. Sci. et al. (1957) |
Kazakhstan | |
| World of Stones |
Madagascar | |
| Behier (1960) |
| Behier (1960) | |
| Behier (1960) |
| Behier (1963) |
| Old label from former C.E.A (Le Commisariat à l 'Energie Atomique) |
Mozambique | |
| Wilson et al. (2000) |
| Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. ... |
North Korea | |
| Satou (1933) |
Norway | |
| Knut Edvard Larsen (2023) |
| Schetelig (1920) |
| Knut Edvard Larsen (2023) | |
Papua New Guinea | |
| Yates et al. (1967) |
Russia | |
| Freiberg Mining Academy specimen (#22622CL) |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) | |
| Koděra (1986) | |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) | |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Koděra (1986) | |
Sweden | |
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USA | |
| Shannon (1923) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| NBMG Bull 73 Geology and Mineral ... | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Locality description |
| Castor et al. (2004) | |
| NBMG Bull 99B Geology and Mineral ... |
| Walker et al. (1956) |
| - (Januzzi, 1966, 1989) |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Rocks & Minerals: 22: 925 +1 other reference |
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