In foreground sharp, gemmy, yellow-green crystal of Rhodizite rich of Rb 3 mm wide perched on pegmatitic matrix.
Formula : (K,Cs,Rb)Al4Be4[(Be,B)B11O28]
System: cubic Hardness:8-8½ Rarity:rare
Strunz id:V/L.2-20 -
NITRATES, CARBONATES and BORATES
Name origin: From the Greek, "rhodizein," = "to be rose-coloured" in allusion to its property of turning a blowpipe flame rose-red. Do not confuse with Rhodesite.
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Specimen weight:5 gr.
Crystal size:3 mm
Overall size: 16mm x 13 mm x 21 mm

Owner : Minservice (Sondrio - Italy) Minservice Galleries Main 
This specimen will be shipped by: Minservice
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