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Elbaite from
Kasekelesa deposit (Kasekelua), Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
| Locality type: | Deposit | |
| Classification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species: | Elbaite | |
| Formula: | Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) | |
| Comments: | Mn-rich variety earlier labelled "tsilaisite", which now is a redefined species. The crystals form in cavities in manganese ore. | |
| Colour: | Pink. | |
| Luminescent properties: | Not fluorescent. | |
| Abundance at site: | Rare | |
| Confirmation | ||
| Validity: | Believed Valid | |
| Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data: | ||
| Pyrolusite | 1 | |
| Data | ||
| Mineral Data: | Click here to view Elbaite data | |
| Locality Data: | Click here to view Kasekelesa deposit (Kasekelua), Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo | |
| Photo Gallery | View Gallery (6 photos) | |
| Data Identifiers | ||
| Mindat Occurrence Record ID: | 786481 | |
| Long-form Identifier: | 1:3:786481:0 | |
| GUID (UUID V4): | 0 | |
| References | ||
Kasekelesa deposit, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo