Boracite

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Boracite

Boulby Mine, Loftus, North Yorkshire, England

Reference: 1008

Specimen of attractive blue boracite with, large for the specie, aggregated crystals to 4mm of a complex pseudo-tetrahedral habit. Faces have a lighter colour on the edges. Boracite crystals are orthorhombic. (N.B. Boracite colour depth alters when viewed in incandescent lighting and daylight).

Formula: Mg₃B₇O₁₃Cl

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 62x40x32mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)