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Rossmanite, Elbaite, Foitite


Rossmanite : [ ][LiAl2][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18], Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18], Foitite : [ ][Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+)][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18]

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Locality: Grotta d'Oggi Quarry, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
2.2 cm long Tourmaline crystal with 3 components: Analysed colourless Rossmanite (here the dominating part in the middle), yellow Elbaite and black Foitite.


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