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Rhodizite (gemmy) with Rubellite - Tetezantsio - Madagascar (#:MINS8802)

In foreground sharp and bright green crystals of Rhodizite rich of Rb 5 mm wide perched on pegmatitic matrix with minor rubellite in association.

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.

Specimen weight:8 gr.

Crystal size:5 mm wide

Overall size: 21mm x 15 mm x 20 mm

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