Itsiite

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Size

2 x 2 x 1.5 cm - Thumbnail 

Formula

Ba₂Ca(BSi₂O₇)₂ (RRUFF)

Locality

Gun Claims, MacMillian Pass, Itsy Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada

Itsiite is a new barium calc-silicate found at the Gun Claims in the Itsy Mountains of the Yukon Territy. It occurs as blue platy crystals along with Cerchiardite, which is also blue so distinguishing in hand visually is probably difficult. Ex. Cureton collection.