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Warwickite Tridymite & Fluorophlogopite

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Warwickite Tridymite & Fluorophlogopite

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Description
Locality: 
La Aljorra Quarries, La Aljorra, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 2 × 1.5 cm
Description

Acicular reddish black warwickite crystals associated to white aggregates of trydimite and hexagonal brown fluorophlogopite in a very aesthetic combination. It also contains un unknown mineral (yellow globules) Very nice under the microscope !. Note.- Shipping costs are intended for Certified Mail. If you prefer the cheaper ordinary mail, please ask.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Warwickite

Formula: 
(Mg,Fe2+)3Ti(BO3)2O2
Strunz: 
6.AB.20
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
Type Locality: 
Warwick, Town of Warwick, Orange Co., New York, USA

Tridymite

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.10
Crystal System: 
Triclinic - Pedial
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cerro San Cristóbal, Mun. de Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Fluorophlogopite

Formula: 
KMg3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2
Strunz: 
9.EC.20
Hardness: 
2.0 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Mt Calvario, Biancavilla, Etna Volcanic Complex, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy
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