Kalifersite

  
Kalifersite associated with nabaphite
  
Brownish red crystal grain aggregates composed of fibers to 5 mm
Origin: Mt. Rasvumchorr, Khibiny massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia (type locality, area)
Sample size: 5 x 4 x 2 cm with platy, creamy brown crystals to 4mm in 1cm aggregates (top), 3.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm (bottom)
 

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Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

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