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Decrespignyite-(Y)

#59802
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Decrespignyite-(Y) from Paratoo Cu mine, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia - 59802
Decrespignyite-(Y) from Paratoo Cu mine, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia - 59802

Decrespignyite-(Y)

#59802
Availability
Sold
Size
4.5 x 4 x 1.3 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Y4Cu(CO3)4Cl(OH)5·2H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Paratoo Cu mine, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
Tagged
carbonate , REE mineral

Superb specimen of rich pastel blue, spherulitic crystals of extremely rare Decrespignyite. This is the type and only locality for this mineral rich in rare earth elements. Good coverage on both sides.

Type & Only Locality

Decrespignyite-(Y)

Formula
Y4Cu(CO3)4Cl(OH)5·2H2O 
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Efflorescences, Globular 
Cleavage
None, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Pearly 
Color
intense royal blue, turquoise blue 
Streak
pale blue 
Class
Monoclinic 
Hardness
4 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

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