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Šlikite

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Šlikite

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Description
Locality: 
Plavno Mine, Krušné Hory Mountains, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4 × 1.5 cm
Description

A very rare specimen with new mineral Šlikite (2019), from St Joachimsthal historic district. The piece hosts very rich silky fibrous aggregates and small acicular crystals of white Šlikit. Good condition. Specimen is from original find, myself collecting.

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Šlikite

Formula: 
Zn2Mg(CO3)2(OH)2·4H2O
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
2
Colour: 
Snow-White
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vladimír Mine, Ostrov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic