Childrenite, Roscherite

Specimen ID: YG0-1WC

Mineral(s)
Childrenite : Fe2+Al(PO4)(OH)2·H2O
Roscherite : Ca2Mn2+5Be4(PO4)6(OH)4·6H2O
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
60mm x 48mm x 26mm
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Aggregate of very elongated crystals of Childrenite with very sharp faces and edges, partially coated by Roscherite, in an feldspar matrix.Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Found in 09/2006Specimen size: 6 × 4.8 × 2.6 cm = 2.4” × 1.9” × 1.0”Main crystal size: 1.9 × 0.4 cm = 0.7” × 0.2”
Jordi Fabre - 25th November 2011

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Aggregate of very elongated crystals of Childrenite with very sharp faces and edges, partially coated by Roscherite, in a feldspar matrix.Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Found in 09/2006.
Jordi Fabre - 25th November 2011

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