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Balangeroite

balangeroite

(Mg,Fe²⁺,Fe³⁺,Mn²⁺)42Si16O54(OH)40

Balangeroite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Balangeroite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Balangeroite is found in one of the most important chrysotile mines in Europe, the Balangero "Amiantifera". Hence, it is usually mistaken as an asbestiform in an assemblage of other mineral phases like chrysotile, magnetite and Fe-Ni alloys. However, Balangeroite does not lead to serious health problems caused by asbestos fibers.

Scientific references

  1. Balangeroite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3633206 Link
  2. Balangeroite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balangeroite Link