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Rhabdophane-(Y) On Enstatite

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Rhabdophane-(Y) On Enstatite

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Description
Locality: 
Hinodematsu, Genkai-cho, Higashimatsuura, Saga Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
0.9 × 2.1 × 1.5 cm
Description

Micro balls of rhabdophane-(Y), the rarest member f the rhabdophane group, from the type and only locality. While hard to appreciate visually, the balls show a radiating structure at high magnfication. The matrix is a bubbly basalt lava and rhabdophane-(Y) grows on well-formed, pale brown enstatite crystals. Analyzed specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Rhabdophane-(Y)

Formula: 
YPO4·H2O
Hardness: 
0.0
Type Locality: 
Hinodematsu, Genkai-cho, Higashimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan

Enstatite

Formula: 
MgSiO3
Group Parent: 
Orthopyroxene Subgroup
Strunz: 
9.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

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We offer rare minerals to systematic collectors worldwide, doing our best to ensure accurate identification and provide adequate information and pictures.

Through extensive field search and contacts with trusted sources, we manage to provide the best in newly found species and classic type-locality minerals. Should your item prove to be different we offer an immediate refund of purchase.

Items may be returned within 15 days of receipt, please note that return costs are at customer's expense. We will issue refund as soon as we receive the item in unaltered condition.

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