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Eudialyte
Eudialyte, whose name derives from the Greek eu and dialytos, meaning "welthruloosa", is a somewhat rare, red silicate mineral, which forms in alkaline igneous rocks, such as nepheline syenites. Its name alludes to its ready solubility in acid. Additional recommended knowledge
Uses of eudialyteEudialyte is used as a minor ore of zirconium. Another use of eudialyte is as a minor gemstone, but this use is limited by its rarity, which is compounded by its poor crystal habit. These factors make eudialyte of primary interest as a collector's mineral. Associated mineralsEudialyte is found associated with other alkalic igneous minerals, in addition to the some minerals common to most igneous material in general. These minerals include: Alternative namesAlternative names of eudialyte include: almandine spar and eudalite. Eucolite is the name of an altered form. Notes for identificationEudialyte's rarity makes locality useful in its identification. Prominent localities of eudialyte include Mont Saint-Hilaire in Canada and the Kola Peninsula in Russia, but it is also found in Greenland, Norway, and Arkansas. The lack of crystal habit, associated with color, is also useful for identification, as are associated minerals. A pink-red mineral with no good crystals associated with other alkaline igneous material, especially nepheline and aegirine, is a good indication a specimen is eudialyte. References
Categories: Gemstones | Sodium minerals | Iron minerals | Zirconium minerals | Manganese minerals | Silicate minerals |
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