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Eudidymite

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Eudidymite

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Description
Locality: 
Mount Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4.5 × 4 cm
Description

Eudidymite is a rare hydrated Na-Be silicate.

This is a striking, fan-like spray of pearlescent, tan blades.

An aesthetic example of this uncommon species. Ex. Armin Wendland specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Eudidymite

Formula: 
Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O
Strunz: 
9.DG.60
Hardness: 
6.0
Type Locality: 
Eudidymite locality, Lille Arøya (Midtre Arøy; Øvre Arøy; Övre-Arö), Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway