Kieselguhr

Diatomite, tripolite, novaculite, novaculit' or kieselguhr refers to mineral deposits of fossiled diatom. According to http://www.mindat.org/ Tripolite is not classified as a mineral.

It is also found in Tripoli, Libya.

Links

• Diatomite. Statistics and Information
• Tripolite: Tripolite mineral data Citat: "...A diatomaceous earth consisting of opaline silica..."
• The Lough Neagh & Lower Bann Advisory Committees: Diatomite Citat: "...Diatomite, or Bann clay as it is known locally..."
• DIATOMITE - Definition by HyperDictionary.com