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Cahnite

Rare Mineral

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Locality: 
Fuka Mine, Bitchu-cho, Takahashi, Honshu Island, Japan
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm
Description

Nice white tetrahedral crystals of the very rare mineral cahnite from a mine in Japan famous for the high number of minerals discovered there (12 type localities). Cahnite is only found in a few localities worldwide and it's a very sought after mineral, especially in good crystals like this one.
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

Cahnite

Formula: 
Ca2[B(OH)4](AsO4)
Strunz: 
6.AC.70
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
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