Gooseberry Stone
A variety of Grossular
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Formula:
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Name:
The literal tranaslation from the Latinized form "grossularite." In allusion to this greenish garnet in rounded crystals somewhat vaguely resembling gooseberries in form and colour.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43727 (as Gooseberry Stone)
1755 (as Grossular)
1755 (as Grossular)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43727:3 (as Gooseberry Stone)
mindat:1:1:1755:4 (as Grossular)
mindat:1:1:1755:4 (as Grossular)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
6f2459e1-542c-407b-afb5-265a308cda00 (as Gooseberry Stone)
a07379a9-1278-4a21-90b3-e93b735862b4 (as Grossular)
a07379a9-1278-4a21-90b3-e93b735862b4 (as Grossular)
Chemical Properties of Gooseberry Stone
Formula:
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
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 Gooseberry Stone
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