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Ardennite-(As)

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Ardennite-(As)

ex Kristalldruse Munich, white older label
Type Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.5 × 3.1 × 4.4 cm
Description

A rich batch of ardennite as crystals on quartz matrix. Classic, famous and from the type locality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ardennite-(As)

Formula: 
Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Group Parent: 
Ardennite Group
Strunz: 
9.BJ.40
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0
Type Locality: 
Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium