A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Pollucite |
|---|---|
| Description | Pollucite is a silicate found in lithium-rich granitic pegmatites. Pollucite's chemical formula is (Cs,Na)2Al2Si4O12·(H2O). It is named after Pollux, a figure from Greek mythology and the brother of Castor, and for its common association with “castorite” (petalite). |
| Location | USA ▹ Maine. Near Norway. |
| Photographer | Shannon Heinle. 2002-09-19. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #195. |
| Key words | pollucite, petalite, silicate, pegmatite |
| Tech details | 600 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 2948 |
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