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Potassiccarpholite, Albite, Topaz


Potassiccarpholite : (K,[])(Li,Mn2+)2Al4[(OH)4 ׀ (F,OH)4 ׀ (Si2O6)2], Albite : Na[AlSi3O8], Topaz : Al2[(F,OH)2|SiO4]

Photo Copyright © William C. van Laer, 2008  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Terminated potassiccarpholite crystals, on matrix of curved albite crystals and white topaz; found west of Glenns Peak. From the only true documented potassiccarpholite find, and the best specimen collected from this miarolitic cavity. Size of view approximately 2.0 x 2.0 cm. Other minerals found in association include smoky quartz and microcline.Self-collected.

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