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Tridymite Calcite Yuanfuliite Fluorophlogopite & Armalcolite

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Tridymite Calcite Yuanfuliite Fluorophlogopite & Armalcolite

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Description
Locality: 
La Aljorra Quarries, La Aljorra, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 5.4 × 2.7 cm
Weight: 
50.00gr
Description

From the "La Aljorra" quarry, the piece shown arises, which is formed by a matrix of Lamproite where a combination of minerals emerge, among which are the following: tridymite in the form of white balls, Yuanfuliite with acicular morphology (such as some fine hairs), honey-colored Fluorophlogopite with a very fine laminar constitution, Calcite crystals that react to UV light and dark-colored Armalcolite/ Pseudobrookita. In short, an aggregate rich in minerals with small crystals to be enjoyed under the microscope.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tridymite

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.10
Crystal System: 
Triclinic - Pedial
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cerro San Cristóbal, Mun. de Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Aragonite and Vaterite
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

Yuanfuliite

Formula: 
Mg(Fe3+,Fe2+,Al,Ti,Mg)(BO3)O
Strunz: 
6.AB.20
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0
Colour: 
Black
Type Locality: 
Zhuanmiao Boron deposit, Kuandian Co., Dandong Prefecture, Liaoning Province (Manchuria; Dongbei Region), China

Fluorophlogopite

Formula: 
KMg3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2
Strunz: 
9.EC.20
Hardness: 
2.0 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Mt Calvario, Biancavilla, Etna Volcanic Complex, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy

Armalcolite

Formula: 
(Mg,Fe2+)Ti2O5
Strunz: 
4.CB.15
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
5.0 - 0.0
Colour: 
Grey
Type Locality: 
Tranquillity Base (Apollo 11 landing site), Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility), The Moon

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- Colour may vary due to the camera sensor.

 

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Thank you for visiting our shop.

- Pieces will be sent 48/72 hours after the payment is received.

- All of our shipments, will be done by secured mail & Track Number.

- Shipping fees does not include insurances, import duties, taxes or charges. Check with your country´s custom border. In case you want to ensure you order contact with us.

- Every mineral will be nicely packed and labelled.

- Multiple purchases will have discount on shippings if it is possible due to the weight of the pieces.

- Colour may vary due to the camera sensor.

 

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