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Ganophyllite - Molinello Mine, Graveglia Valley, Ne, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy (#:MINS8274)

Interesting specimen fully covered by creamy lamellar aggregates of ganophyllite to 2 mm in diameter on rhodonite matrix. Uncommon specie and classic specimen from the Mn district of Liguria.

Formula :
(K,Na,Ca)2(Mn2+,Al,Mg)8[(OH)7/((Si,Al)4O10)3] * 8 H2O

System: monoclinic Hardness:4-4½ Rarity:rare
Strunz id:VIII/H.17-60 - SILICATES
Name origin: Named in 1890 by Axel Hamberg from the Greek γανωμα for "brilliance or luster" and φύλλον for "leaf," in allusion to the high luster on platy cleavage surfaces.

Specimen weight:81 gr.
Crystal size:up to 2 mm
Overall size: 45mm x 40 mm x 28 mm

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