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Chromian Antigorite (chromian variety of Antigorite)
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Chromian Antigorite is named for its chromium (Cr) content and its relationship to Antigorite. Antigorite is named after its discovery locality of Valle di Antigorio, Domodossola, Piedmont, Italy.

Discovery year approximately 1827; IMA status: Not Valid (variety name)

Chemistry

Chemical Formula:

(Mg;Fe²⁺)₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄ + Cr

Magnesium Iron Silicate Hydroxide + Chromium

More Information

Chromian Antigorite is a variety of Antigorite.
For more information please see the Antigorite information page.
 

Synonyms:

Chrome Antigorite, Chrome-bearing Antigorite

Type Locality:

Wood's Chrome Mine (Wood's Mine), Texas, Little Britain Township, State Line Chromite District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Year Discovered:

Approximately 1827

Common Associations:

Chromite, Chrysotile, Clinochlore, Ilmenite, Magnesite, Magnetite, Olivine, Pyrite Quartz, Serpentine

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Chromian Antigorite Mineral Photos and Locations

More Information

Mindat.org (Antigorite)
Webmineral.com (Antigorite)

Chromian Antigorite is a chromium (Cr) rich variety of Antigorite, a member of the Serpentine Group of minerals that includes Antigorite, Bowenite, Lizardite and Williamsite. Chromian Antigorite is colored lavender to deep purple by its chromium content. It is typically opaque, massive material that makes for very attractive mineral specimens. Faceted gems are also very attractive but rare. The one source for Chromian Antigorite is the Wood's Chrome Mine, Little Britain Township, State Line Chromite District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.
 

  
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