Grossular R060442

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Name: Grossular
RRUFF ID: R060442
Ideal Chemistry: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Locality: Pakistan(?)
Source: Gemological Institute of America 29
Owner: RRUFF
Description: Orange crystals
Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis
Mineral Group: [ garnet (97) ]
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CHEMISTRY 
RRUFF ID: R060442.2
Sample Description: Microprobe fragment
Measured Chemistry: (Ca2.85Fe2+0.15)Σ=3(Al1.85Fe3+0.15)Σ=2(Si1.00O4)3; trace amounts of Ti, Mg
Microprobe Data File: [ Download Excel File ]
RAMAN SPECTRUM 
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Sample Description: Sample is oriented and mounted on a pin.
Pin ID: M01870
Orientation: Laser parallel to  a*  (1 0 0).     Fiducial mark perpendicular to laser is parallel to  c   [0 0 1].
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RRUFF ID: R060442
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Sample Description: Unoriented sample
Instrument settings: Thermo Almega XR 532nm @ 100% of 150mW
POWDER DIFFRACTION 
RRUFF ID: R060442.1
Sample Description: Powder
Cell Refinement Output: a: 11.8553(1)Å    b: 11.8553(1)Å    c: 11.8553(1)Å
alpha: 90.°    beta: 90.°    gamma: 90.°   Volume: 1666.27(6)Å3    Crystal System: cubic
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REFERENCES for Grossular

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