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Bobierrite, Strontiowhitlockite

Mineral:

Bobierrite: Mg3(PO4)2·8(H2O)
Strontiowhitlockite: Sr7(Mg,Ca)3(PO4)6[PO3(OH)]

Comments:

Pale white to pink fine grained strontiowhitlockite with bobierrite.

Location:

Kovdor Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmansk District, Russia.

Scale:

See Photo.

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