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Makatite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Aris Quarry, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.8 × 2.3 × 3 cm
Description

Very good specimen of fine white and fibrous makatite needles on matrix.

Ex Dr. Hartel collection, Germany

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Makatite

Formula: 
Na2Si4O8(OH)2·4H2O
Strunz: 
9.EE.45
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
white
Type Locality: 
Lake Magadi, South Rift Valley, Rift Valley Province, Kenya