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Transparent Taffeite Crystal

Product No.: mf32-038

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Transparent Taffeite Crystal

Mineral:	Magnesiotaaffeite-2N’2S / Taaffeite
Chemical Formula:	Mg₃Al₈BeO₁₆
Size:	11,1 x 8,2 x 3,4 mm
Weight:	2,83 ct or 0,566 g
Transparence:	transparent - translucent
Quantity:	1
Origin:	Ohngaing (Ohn Gaing; Ohn Kai) village, near Mogok, Burma (Myanmar)

A taaffeite crystal with a bit shape and medium lucidity. Rare to find any shape in such crystals, mostly they are rounded by fluviatile transport. This one has some shape combined with the transparency making a good collector's item!

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