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Chkalovite & Ussingite

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Chkalovite & Ussingite

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Description
Locality: 
Shkatulka Pegmatite, Umbozero Mine, Alluaiv Mountain, Lovozero Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russian Federation
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3.3 × 1.8 cm
Weight: 
32.00gr
Description

Classic from the Shkatulka pegmatite: white chkalovite masses with pale lavender coloured ussingite, the brownish blades could be serandite. According to the label the dark inclusions are steenstrupine-(Ce). Not analysed. Some greenish SW-UV response on parts of the alleged white chkalovite masses.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chkalovite

Formula: 
Na2BeSi2O6
Strunz: 
9.DM.20
Hardness: 
6.0
Colour: 
White
Type Locality: 
Malyi Punkaruaiv Mt, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia...

Ussingite

Formula: 
Na2AlSi3O8OH
Strunz: 
9.EH.20
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0
Streak: 
white
Type Locality: 
Kangerluarsuk Fjord (Kangerdluarssuq Fjord), Ilímaussaq complex, Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

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Best regards Roger