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Palermoite on Quartz

#BN55009

Palermoite on Quartz

#BN55009
Availability
Sold
Size
5 x 3.5 x 3 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Li2SrAl4(PO4)4(OH)4 (RRUFF)
Locality
Palermo mine, Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, United States
Tagged
phosphate , pegmatite mineral

Slender Palermoite crystals to about 1mm and less. There are approximately 10 crystals. Quartz matrix.

Type Locality

Palermoite

Formula
Li2SrAl4(PO4)4(OH)4 
Crystal System
Orthorhombic 
Crystal Habit
Fibrous, Aggregates 
Cleavage
Perfect, Distinct, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Adamantine 
Color
colorless, white 
Streak
white 
Class
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Brittle - Splintery 
Hardness
5.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Dr. Buford Nichols Collection
Special Info
Type Locality

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