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Zairite from Eta-Etu, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo - BAC64074
Zairite from Eta-Etu, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo - BAC64074

Zairite

#BAC64074
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Size
5 x 3 x 2.5 cm - Miniature 
Formula
BiFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)6 (RRUFF)
Locality
Eta-Etu, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Tagged
phosphate

Green crusts in Quartz vug, an alteration of Bismuth. The blue is probably Azurite. There are six localities worldwide, and this is the type locality. Very rare mineral. The green in the photos are a little washed out. It is a little darker and of a kind of mint color. Ex. G. Gauthier collection.

Type Locality

Zairite

Formula
BiFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)6 
Crystal System
Trigonal 
Luster
Vitreous - Resinous 
Color
greenish, greenish white, yellow green 
Streak
white 
Class
Trigonal - Hexagonal Scalenohedral 
Hardness
4.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
William & Anne Cook Collection
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