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Ardennite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 4.7 × 4.5 cm
Description

Rare ardennit crystals in a quartz matrix from a classic locality.

Feel free to check the video for a better look at the specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ardennite

Synonym Of: 

Ardennite-(As)

Formula: 
Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Strunz: 
9.BJ.40
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0

Ardennite-(V)

Formula: 
Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Strunz: 
9.BJ.40
Hardness: 
0.0

Ardennite Group

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
Video

Ardennite in quartz from Salmchâteau, Belgium

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If you wish to return a specimen because you are in any way unhappy with your purchase you can do so within a 14 day return period. Please send us an email indicating the order reference number and the price. Please handle the specimen very carefully and return it immediately after notifying us of its return. Once we have received the specimen in the same condition that it was sent to you, we will happily refund the full price of the item (less the shipping costs).