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cordierite

Silicate mineral, (Mg,Fe)2Al4Si5O18, blue to purplish in colour. It is characteristic of metamorphic rocks formed from clay sediments under conditions of low pressure but moderate temperature; it is the mineral that forms the spots in spotted slate and spotted hornfels.



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the Blu Starr Gemstone property, also situated in southern British Columbia, hosts a variety of gemstone discoveries (star-sapphire, gem garnet, iolite, aquamarine, tourmaline, titanite, moonstone and several varieties of quartz crystals).
Anglo Swiss Resources Acquires 52,459 Acres by Business Wire
The property hosts numerous occurrences of sapphire (15), iolite or gem-cordierite (11), gemstone quality garnet (2), as well as a flake graphite deposit; other minerals include aquamarine (beryl), tourmaline, titanite, moonstone and several varieties of quartz crystals.
Anglo Swiss Stakes Additional Gem Ground Cancels Private Placement by Business Wire
The Company is mainly focused on development of colored gemstone projects in the Nelson, British Columbia area, where deposits containing iolite, gem quality red garnet and star sapphire/corundum have been located.
Anglo Swiss Prepares Fall Churn Drill Program on Gemstone Property by Business Wire
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