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Pezzottaite

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Locality: 
Sakavalana, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro, Ambatofinandrahana, Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2.5 × 3 × 2.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.20cm
Description

Pink, lustrous pezzottaite crystals up to 2 mm across on matrix , associated with lustrous, black, rather sharp schorl crystals up to 15 mm tall, from the type locality Sakavalana Mine, Madagascar. The pezzottaite crystals show no damage. The label of the specimen can be signed by Mr. Pezzotta, in case the successful bidder wishes so.

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What's on the rock

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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