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Cesplumtantite & Foordite

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Cesplumtantite & Foordite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Manono-Kitotolo Mine, Tanganyika, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.4 × 0.3 × 0.1 cm
Description

Two extremely rare minerals: Cesplumtantite and Foordite on matrix.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cesplumtantite

Formula: 
(Cs,Na)2(Pb,Sb3+)3Ta8O24
Strunz: 
4.DM.15
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Manono Mine, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

Foordite

Formula: 
(Sn,Pb)(Nb,Ta)2O6
Strunz: 
4.DG.15
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
6.0
Type Locality: 
Lutsiro, Sebeya river, Kabaya District, Western Province, Rwanda

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After you win the bid on an item you are expected to pay within 72 hours, if you won't be able to pay this early please give me prior notice on payment date. All items are as described so generally no refunds or returns.