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Korobitsynite

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Korobitsynite

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Description
Locality: 
Aris Quarry, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm
Description

SEM-EDS & SCXRD confirmed korobitsynite in cavities of phonolite matrix from the famous Aris quarry, Aris, Namibia. Cell and space group determined. Comes with colour printed analysis no 2958. 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Korobitsynite

Formula: 
Na2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·3-4H2O
Strunz: 
9.CE.30a
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
5.0
Type Locality: 
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