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Pezzottaite


Pezzottaite : Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

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Locality: Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro area, Ambatofinandrahana Departement, Ampandramaika-Malakialina Pegmatite Field, Amoron'i Mania Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
A gem crystal of the very rare, recently discovered-and-described mineral pezzotaite, a flat, hexagonal form of red beryl. These caused a LOT of excitement when they came out!! This crystal is complete all the way around and is GEMMY! 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.3cm

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