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Ellingsenite

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Ellingsenite

IMA 2009-041
New Mineral type

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Locality: 
Aris Quarry, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.2 × 1.1 × 0.8 cm
Description

Ellingsenite is one of the latest discoveries of Aris Quarry. It was approved as a new mineral in 2009. It forms white ball in the cavities of phonolite matrix. Knifeblade shaped individual crystals are visible by scope. Associating minerals are pink villiaumite, analcime and aegirine.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ellingsenite

Formula: 
Na5Ca6Si18O38(OH)13·6H2O
Hardness: 
4.0 - 0.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Aris Quarries (Ariskop Quarry; Railway Quarry), Aris, Windhoek District, Khomas Region, Namibia
Loranth Minerals

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