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Platy Taaffeite Crystal

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Platy Taaffeite Crystal

Mineral:	Magnesiotaaffeite-2N’2S / Taaffeite
Chemical Formula:	Mg₃Al₈BeO₁₆
Size:	25,1 x 19,5 x 7,5 mm
Weight:	31,38 ct or 6,276 g
Transparence:	opaque - subtranslucent
Quantity:	1
Origin:	Ohngaing (Ohn Gaing; Ohn Kai) village, near Mogok, Burma (Myanmar)

Here you get a platy crystal of taaffeite disclosing nicely the layer structure of the growth. All sides are not damaged, although the crystal doesn’t have any transparency it still shows a rough shape and distinctive crystal faces with luster.

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