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Laurentthomasite

About

The Mg analogue of Milarite.

Named after the French mineral dealer Laurent Thomas (b 1971) of Polychrom France.

Type Locality

Beravina, Ambaro, Tsaraitso, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar

Mineral Data

Mg₂K(Be₂Al)Si₁₂O₃₀

Physical Properties

Crystal System:

Hexagonal

Streak:

Blue

Hardness:

6

Tenacity:

Brittle

Synonyms

Synonyms:

IMA2018-157

Tabs

Archive

Locality List

Item Localities for Mineral

Madagascar

Anosy

Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka

References

Mindat URL:

https://www.mindat.org/min-53556.html