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Boltwoodite

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Description
Locality: 
Rössing Mountains, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2.9 × 3.1 × 2.8 cm
Description

A striking miniature with several bright deep yellow sprays on contrasting black matrix of Mn-oxides.

Much much better than usual.

The boltwoodite is very well protected from any damage.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Boltwoodite

Formula: 
(K,Na)(UO2)[HSiO4]·0.5H2O
Strunz: 
9.AK.15
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Pick's Delta Mine (Delta Mine; Pick's Mine), Delta, San Rafael District (San Rafael Swell), Emery Co., Utah, USA...
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