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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Hallein - Bad Dürrnberg Salt Mine, Hallein District, Salzburg, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.6 × 3.3 × 2.4 cm
Description

Fine example of rare polyhalite from Austria. The specimen has an intense reddish to orange colour and a fine lustrous appearence. The size is really good and specimens like this are hard to find.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Polyhalite

Formula: 
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Strunz: 
7.CC.65
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Ischler Salzberg, Perneck, Bad Ischl, Gmunden, Upper Austria, Austria