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Euclase

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Euclase

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Description
Locality: 
Shengus, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.1 × 2.4 × 2.9 cm
Description

Euclase is generally a rare mineral, but even mor special from the locality. The specimen is a cluster of intergrown dark crystals, which are all glossy. The center of crystals is grey with touch of blue-green. Not completely undamaged, but overall in good condition. Should be high ranked for rarity and locality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Euclase

Formula: 
BeAl(SiO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
9.AE.10
Hardness: 
7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Ouro Preto, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil