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Brandholzite

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Brandholzite

Rare Mineral

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Locality: 
Goesdorf Antimony Mine, Goesdorf, Canton Wiltz, Luxembourg
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.9 × 1 × 1 cm
Description

Tiny colourless tabular crystals of the rare magnesium-antimony-hydroxide brandholzite from the old dumps of the Antimony Mine at Goesdorf, Luxembourg, one of only three known localities for this species. This item consists of group of 5 micromounts, the largest is 1.9 cm, some with a good coverage and some with just one single crystal. A rare species from a very uncommon locality.

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Brandholzite

Formula: 
Mg[Sb(OH)6]2·6H2O
Strunz: 
4.FH.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
2.0 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Brandholz - Goldkronach District, Fichtelgebirge, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Cartils Minerals

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