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Vladimirite

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Vladimirite

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Description
Locality: 
Aït Ahmane, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.4 × 2.5 × 2 cm
Description

An excellent sample. Vladimirite, a rare arsenate, forms globular growths of white fibrous and acicular crystals filling vugs on the matrix. These Vladimirites from Aït Ahmane are among the world’s best for the species.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Vladimirite

Formula: 
Ca4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)·4H2O
Strunz: 
8.CJ.25
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Khovu-Aksy Ni-Co deposit, Tuva Republic, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
Earthstones Australia

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