Andalusite

Specimen Summary

Andalusite is an aluminium nesosilicate mineral. It is a common metamorphic mineral that forms in low pressures. It has an orthorhombic crystal system, a vitreous luster and uneven to sub conchoidal fracture.

Specimen Data

 

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Collection Details

Original Collection:

Dan Ethier (DE)

Sub Collection:

-

Collection ID:

DE-11

Virtual Museum ID:

19-DE11

Accessibility:

Date Added to VM:

2019-08-18

Location Information

Sample Origin:

Terrace Area, B.C.

Specific Site:

-

UTM Easting:

6038255.513

UTM Northing:

522213.5476

Datum:

09 (NAD 83)

Coordinate Accuracy:

Approximate

Specimen Details

VM Category:

Mineral

Primary Features:

Andalusite

Primary Mineral Formula:

Al₂SiO₅

Primary Category:

silicate

Secondary Features:

Advanced Geological Information

 

The following section provides geological data relating to the specimen or the site it was collected from, when available. Information has been obtained from various sources including private and government datasets but may not be up to date. Any geological time periods or ages listed often relate to the primary geology of the area, and may not be the actual date of an event such as mineral formation.

Geological Formation:

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Geological Period:

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Stratigraphic Age:

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Geological Belt:

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Geological Terrane:

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Minfile ID:

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Minfile Link:

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Site Details:

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