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Charoite

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Description
Locality: 
Murunskii Massif, Aldan Shield, Sakha Republic, Russian Federation
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
6.4 × 7.2 × 3.8 cm
Description

On four sides a polished piece of charoite. The sides show the different structures and colors of this mineral. White “feathers” on black look great. Amazingly beautiful and very interesting charoite of rare colors. Also, in this piece a rare microcrystalline variety of charoite is presented in lilac and light brown areas. Before this piece, I had never seen a charoite with such a variety of colors.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Charoite

Formula: 
(K,Sr)15-16(Ca,Na)32[Si6O11(O,OH)6]2[Si12O18(O,OH)12]2[Si17O25(O,OH)18]2(OH,F)4·~3H2O
Strunz: 
9.DG.92
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0
Type Locality: 
Murunskii Massif, Chara and Tokko Rivers Confluence, Aldan Shield, Sakha Republic (Saha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia

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Seller's terms and conditions

All according to auction rules.If you have questions, or you still want additional photos of minerals, please write.I will try to make sure that you are satisfied with your purchase. For this:
-I will not use any software products to embellish the sample;
-maximum accurately report the size of the sample;
-to measure my knowledge and experience and according to my opinion, honestly make a description.

If you do not like the sample, then I'm ready to give you money back. But, please note that you must inform me of your intentions to return the item, not later than 5 days after its receipt. Otherwise I will consider the transaction to be complete. Return shipping of the item is paid by the buyer. The item must be sent in the same condition as it was received. The buyer is responsible for the return shipping.