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Laurentthomasite from Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Laurentthomasite)

 
Laurentthomasite from Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Laurentthomasite)

Laurentthomasite from Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Laurentthomasite)

Laurentthomasite from Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Laurentthomasite)

Laurentthomasite from Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Laurentthomasite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78785
Mineral:Laurentthomasite
Locality:Beravina, Ambaro, Betroka, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Laurentthomasite)
Description:New find of a new species laurentthomasite, the magnesium analog of rare beryllium species milarite, with no matrix attached. The laurentthomasite crystal is translucent blue, showing good color when rear illuminated, with columnar internal structure. With label signed by Laurent Thomas, (species namesake)
Overall Size:17x12x5 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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