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Hörnesite

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Hörnesite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Jáchymov, Krušné Hory, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.3 × 3.5 × 2.3 cm
Description

White balls and small sprays of the rare mineral hörnesite from a classic locality in Europe.

Rich specimen - obtained 1981.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hörnesite

Formula: 
Mg3(AsO4)2·8H2O
Strunz: 
8.CE.40
Hardness: 
1.0
Type Locality: 
Ciclova (Csiklova), Oraviţa-Ciclova Cu-Mo-(W) ore field, Banat Mts, Caraş-Severin Co., Romania