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Name: Holtstamite
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IMA Chemistry: Ca3Al2(SiO4)2(OH)4
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Holtstamite contains elements:
Calcium (Ca)
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: South Africa
Year First Published: 2003
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Halenius U, Haussermann U, Harryson H (2005) Holtstamite, Ca_3_(Al,Mn^3+^)_2_(SiO)_4_)_3-x_(H_4_O_4_)_x_, a new tetragonal hydrogarnet from Wessels Mine, South Africa, European Journal of Mineralogy 17, 375-382
Structural Group Name: Garnet
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: tetragonal
Oldest Known Age: 1054 Million Years Ago
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