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Aphrizite

A synonym of Tourmaline
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Formula:
A(D3)G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Name:
The name was first introduced by d`Andrada (1800). From the greek αφριξειν (foam) reflecting its behaviour in a blowpipe flame.
Synonym:
A synonym of Tourmaline
A black variety (iron-rich) of tourmaline from Langøy, Kragerø, Norway.


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Mindat ID:
277 (as Aphrizite)
4003 (as Tourmaline)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:277:6 (as Aphrizite)
mindat:1:1:4003:3 (as Tourmaline)

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