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Behoite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.44 × 0.3 × 0.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.35cm
Description

MSH is not the TL for behoite, but probably the largest and best specimens of behoite come from here. However, it is a rather rare mineral here.

This is a very small specimen – but it is almost pure behoite, and the individual blades are ca 3.5 mm long, which is quite robust for the species. These blades sit on a fragment of a much larger crystal, contacted on the back. The creamy white crystals are natrolite with an outer shell of gonnardite.

Single item shipping weight is 2.7 oz (77 g). For shipments outside the USA, up to a total weight < 8 oz (225g), this can be combined with items from this or other auctions for the same postage.

Within the USA, postage increases by about $0.20 per ounce. Above 13 oz, I will use Priority Mail (about $9.25 including packing – varies by destination). 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Behoite

Formula: 
Be(OH)2
Strunz: 
4.FA.05a
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
4.0
Type Locality: 
Rode Ranch pegmatite, Llano Co., Texas, USA
LMB minerals

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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.