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Taneyamalite

#BAC64004

Taneyamalite

#BAC64004
Availability
Sold
Size
3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm - Miniature 
Formula
(Na,Ca)Mn2+12(Si,Al)12(O,OH)44 (RRUFF)
Locality
Taneyama mine, Toyo, Kumamoto Pref., Japan

Tightly compact fibrous mineral.

Type Locality

Taneyamalite

Formula
(Na,Ca)Mn2+12(Si,Al)12(O,OH)44 
Crystal System
Triclinic 
Crystal Habit
Acicular, Flakes 
Cleavage
Perfect, Fair, None 
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy) 
Color
greenish yellow, grayish yellow 
Streak
light yellow 
Class
Triclinic - Pedial 
Hardness
5-6 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
William & Anne Cook Collection
Special Info
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