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Pezzottaite

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Description
Locality: 
Sakavalana, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro, Ambatofinandrahana, Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.8 × 1.3 × 1 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Description

Rich, pink, complex lustrous pezzottaite crystals up to 3 mm across on matrix from the type locality Sakavalana Mine, Madagascar. The crystals show no damage and are very well developed. The label of the specimen can be signed by Mr. Pezzotta in case the successful bidder wishes so.

Mineral Data
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Pezzottaite

Formula: 
Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18)
Strunz: 
9.CJ.60
Hardness: 
8.0 - 0.0
Type Locality: 
Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro Commune, Ambatofinandrahana District, Amoron'i Mania Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar...

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