ogldalnoci
ogldalnoci is a proposed mineral species described from a small ultramafic-hosted deposit in the Ogl Valley. The term ogldalnoci denotes a magnesium-rich silicate with microcrystalline aggregates. The discovery was reported in 2010 by mineralogists at the Ogladale Geology Institute after analysis of samples collected during a regional survey. The name combines the locality “Ogl” with a suffix common in mineral nomenclature.
The mineral is described as olive-green to pale olive, with a vitreous to resinous luster and a
Occurrence and associations: Only one deposit has been described to date, in metamorphosed ultramafic rocks near
Nomenclature and status: The name ogldalnoci derives from the locality and is used provisionally. The International