Badalovite

Availability

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Size

3.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm - Miniature 

Formula

Na₂Mg₂Fe(AsO₄)₃ (RRUFF)

Locality

Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia

Tagged

arsenate

Superb micro crystals of amber colored blades of Badalovite from 0.5 to 2mm in sprays with total coverage. 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