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Marsturite

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Marsturite

Type locality-Rare Mineral-Classic locality

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Description
Locality: 
Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2 × 1.7 × 1.7 cm
Description

Orange crystals of the very rare marsturite from the type locality and one of the only 4 localities known worldwide.. Marsturite in crystals from the type locality is a very sought after mineral !. Marsturite is a Na-Ca-Mn silicate.

Mineral Data
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Marsturite

Formula: 
NaCaMn3Si5O14(OH)
Strunz: 
9.DK.05
Hardness: 
6.0
Colour: 
Tan
Type Locality: 
Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA

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