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Scapolite

Tectosilicates

The scapolites (Gr. σκάπος, rod, and λίθος, stone) are a group of rock-forming silicate minerals , calcium with chlorine. The two endmembers Silvialite (Ca,Na)4Al6Si6O24(SO4,CO3) is also a recognized member of the group.

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