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Ardennite-(As)

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Ardennite-(As)

Type Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.8 × 3.2 × 2.2 cm
Weight: 
56.00gr
Description

Typical, yellowish-brown ardennite as from the type locality. The specimen shows here crystallites with good lustrous on quartz matrix.

Mineral Data
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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