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Formula:
Al5Sb3O14(OH)2
Mineral class: oxides and hydroxides Crystal system: monoclinic Mohs scale: 9 Density (g/cm3): 5.46 (crystal) Refractive index: 1.810 - 1.920 Cleavage: perfect Colors: colorless, cream, orange-brown, brown, light violet Luster: adamantine Fluorescence: - Pleochroism: weak Largest Bahianite: ? Deposit: Paramirim das Crioulas / Bahia / Brazil 1st Description: 1978 Name: ref. to the deposit in Bahia / Brazil |
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Bahianite Mineral
Size: 1.40 x 1.45 x 0.43 cm Origin: Pico das Almas River / Bahia / Brazil Photo by kind permission of © www.civilminerals.com |
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