Name POLLUCITE
Variety POLLUCITE
Origin Dassu (Northen Áreas) Pakistán
Hardness 6,5
Composition H2Cs4Al4(SiO4)9
Crystaline sys. CUBIC
Size   7x4,4x 4
Weight 133 gr




Description:
Pollucite is quite a rare mineral discovered in Italy, although lately more specimens are appearing. The name is derived from Pollux, son of Jupiter, in Greek mythology. It usually appears in small rounded crystals with facets barely defined. It is cut as a gem for collections.


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VARIETY POLLUCITE