Badalovite

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Size

4.5 x 3 x 3 cm - Miniature 

Formula

Na₂Mg₂Fe(AsO₄)₃ (RRUFF)

Locality

Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia

Tagged

arsenate

Superb micro crystals of greenish yellow blades of Badalovite from 0.5 to 1mm at the greatest and group in 1.5 mm sprays covering the face of this specimen. This is a study specimen used to describe the mineral by Dr. Igor Pekov. It is a new IMA mineral, not yet published, but approved. Great coverage and fun to view with the scope.

The exact locality is: Arsenatnaya fumarole, Second scoria cone, Northern Breakthrough, Great Fissure eruption (Main Fracture), Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Oblast', Far-Eastern Region, Russia

XRD Confirmed, EDS Confirmed, Type & Only Locality, Author's Material, New IMA