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Eucryptite

#DL63820
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Eucryptite from Bikita Pegmatite, Masvingo dist., Zimbabwe - DL63820
Eucryptite from Bikita Pegmatite, Masvingo dist., Zimbabwe - DL63820

Eucryptite

#DL63820
Availability
Sold
Size
7.5 x 5.5 x 7.5 cm - Sm Cabinet 
Formula
LiAlSiO4 (RRUFF)
Locality
Bikita Pegmatite, Masvingo dist., Zimbabwe
Tagged
pegmatite mineral , lithium

Intensely fluorescent crimson red Eucryptite.

Illustrated on page 56 of London's book on "Pegmatites".

Illustrated in London's book "Pegmatites"

Eucryptite

Formula
LiAlSiO4 
Crystal System
Trigonal 
Cleavage
Indistinct, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy) 
Color
brown, colorless, white 
Streak
white 
Class
Trigonal - Rhombohedral 
Fracture
Brittle - Conchoidal 
Hardness
6.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Dr. David London Collection
Special Info
Illustrated in London's book "Pegmatites"
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