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Akopovaite

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Unique combination of elements. Chemically but not structurally the CO3 analogue of dritsite (not a true analogy). One of the most alkaline lithium minerals.

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Type Locality
Akopovaite Type Locality, Asan-Usan Glacier, Karasu-Karavshinskoye, Turkestan Ridge, Batken, Kyrgyzstan
Mineral Data
Al4Li2(OH)12(CO3)(H2O)3
Physical Properties
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Synonyms
Synonyms: 
IMA2018-095