How do I identify Grossite?

Grossite can be identified by its White to colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Grossite?

Grossite typically appears in White to colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How to Identify Grossite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Grossite?

Grossite is a calcium aluminium oxide mineral with formula CaAl4O7. It is a colorless to white vitreous mineral which crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. Grossite was first described 1994 for an occurrence in the Hatrurim Formation of Israel. It was named for Shulamit Gross (1923–2012) of the Geological Survey of Israel. It occurs within high temperature metamorphosed impure limestone of the Hatrurim Formation and also within calcium-aluminium rich inclusions in chondritic meteorites. Associated minerals in the Hatrurium include brownmillerite, mayenite and larnite. In meteorites it occurs with perovskite, melilite, hibonite, spinel and calcium rich pyroxene.

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