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Lithiophilite

#BN46199

Lithiophilite

#BN46199
Availability
Sold
Size
8 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm - Sm Cabinet 
Formula
LiMn2+PO4 (RRUFF)
Locality
Foote mine, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, United States
Tagged
phosphate

Long slender pinkish crystals of Lithiophilite to 2mm. There are at least 8 crystals on the specimen and probably more. Excellent rich specimen.

Lithiophilite

Formula
LiMn2+PO4 
Crystal System
Orthorhombic 
Crystal Habit
Prismatic 
Cleavage
Perfect, Very Good, Imperfect 
Luster
Vitreous - Resinous 
Color
brown, yellowish brown, salmon, brownish, blackish 
Streak
gray white 
Class
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Conchoidal - Uneven 
Hardness
4-5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Dr. Buford L. Nichols Collection

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