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Creedite

sold

Locality: Akchatau Mine, Akchatau, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan
Minerals: Creedite
Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.2 cm
Size class: Small Cabinet
SID: CREEDITE4

Creedite usually is red-orange, and found in Mexico. Rarely is purple creedite found. It has been found in Mexico, but the other classic location is Kazakhstan. Creedite is a complex Aluminum salt. This one has a beautiful purple-Lavender color, with bright, lustrous crystals up to 1 cm long. A beautiful piece in good condition as pictured.