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Cacoxenite

#39050

Cacoxenite

#39050
Availability
Sold
Size
6 x 4 x 4 cm - Sm Cabinet 
Formula
(Fe3+)24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12·75H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Fumade, Castelnau-de-Brassac, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées, France
Tagged
phosphate

Gorgeous radial sprays of orange Cacoxenite to almost 1mm. Rich specimen. You have to appreciate this under the microscope!

Cacoxenite

Formula
(Fe3+)24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12·75H2
Crystal System
Hexagonal 
Crystal Habit
Radial, Acicular, Stellate 
Cleavage
None, None, None 
Luster
Silky 
Color
brownish yellow, green, yellow, golden yellow, red yellow 
Streak
yellow 
Class
Hexagonal - Dihexagonal Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness
3-3.5 

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