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Bityite

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Bityite

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Description
Locality: 
Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Anosiarivo Manapa, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.3 × 3.7 × 2.6 cm
Description

 Nice bityite crystals on matrix

Mineral Data
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Bityite

Formula: 
LiCaAl2(AlBeSi2O10)(OH)2
Strunz: 
9.EC.35
Hardness: 
5.5
Type Locality: 
Maharitra (Manitra), Sahatany Valley, Sahatany Pegmatite Field (Mt Ibity area), Vakinankaratra Region, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar