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Marialite

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Marialite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Elgoras Mountain, Sal nye Tundry, Murmansk Oblast, Russian Federation
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4 × 2.4 × 2.1 cm
Description

Here we have a very rare mineral which belongs to the silicate and germanate. It shows a tetragonal habit. This particular specimen shows light lavender color, glossy faces and it is a complete crystal. Should be high ranked for the rarity and the locality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Marialite

Formula: 
Na4Al3Si9O24Cl
Strunz: 
9.FB.15
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Pianura, Phlegrean Fields, Naples Province, Phlegrean Volcanic complex, Campania, Italy