Delhayelite, Lamprophyllite

Specimen ID: 1K6-QL8

Mineral(s)
Delhayelite : (Na,K)10Ca5Al6Si32O80(Cl2,F2,SO4)3·18H2O
Lamprophyllite : (Na,Mn2+)3(Sr,Na)2(Ti,Fe3+)3(Si2O7)2O2(OH,O,F)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
55mm x 42mm x 16mm
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Silvery-grey cleavage surfaces of Delhayelite, rare phyllosilicate mineral from Rasvumchorr Mt, Khibiny, Kola Peninsula, Russia. This Delhayelite from Khibiny massif is strongly fluorescent under LW UV (image on the right). The brownish-yellow blades are Lamprophyllite. Specimen measures 55 x 42 x 16 mm.
Edgars Endzelins - 3rd October 2016
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