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TitlePetalite with quartz
DescriptionPetalite belongs to the silicate class. It is found in granitic pegmatites. Petalite's chemical formula is LiAlSi4O10. The name petalite comes from the Greek, petalon, meaning leaf.
LocationUSA ▹ Massachusetts. Near Bolton.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2002-09-19.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1816.
Key wordspetalite, pegmatites, silicate
Tech details552 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number2940