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Murmanite

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Murmanite

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Description
Locality: 
Alluaiv Mountain, Lovozero Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russian Federation
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.4 × 4.4 × 3.2 cm
Weight: 
85.00gr
Description

A very nice and rich specimen of violet, mica-like murmanite.

Mineral Data
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Murmanite

Formula: 
Na2Ti2(Si2O7)O2·2H2O
Strunz: 
9.BE.27
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Chinglusuai River Valley, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia...