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Šlikite

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Šlikite

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Description
Locality: 
Vladimír Mine, Ostrov, Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3 × 2 cm
Description

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

Mineral Data
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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