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Magnesite & Gypsum

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Magnesite & Gypsum

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Description
Locality: 
Los Serranos Quarry, Albatera, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.3 × 5.8 × 3.2 cm
Weight: 
130.00gr
Description

Mineral sample from the area called "Los Serranos" where we see an aggregate of magnesite crystals and fibrous gypsum.

The crystallizations are pseudohexagonal of the "Pistomesite" variety. The magnesite crystals are found sharing a matrix with white gypsum formations with a granular texture. A unique piece.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Magnesite

Formula: 
MgCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Magnisía Prefecture (Magnesia), Thessalia Department (Thessaly), Greece

Gypsum

Formula: 
CaSO4·2H2O
Strunz: 
7.CD.40
Hardness: 
2.0
Streak: 
White.

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- Colour may vary due to the camera sensor.