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Mineral Specimen #5085    Holmquistite in Schist

Koktokay No. 3 pegmatite Quarry, Altay Mine, Fuyun Co., Aletai Pref., Yili Hasake Auto. Pref., Xinjiang AR, China

8.8 x 6.2 x 1.7 cm

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Li2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2


Holmquistite is a relatively rare Lithium bearing Amphibole present in this specimen as radiating, lathe like crystals. The crystals have a high luster and are dark gray in color which contrasts with the lighter colored, silvery mica schist.

Condition: Good

Flaws: Essentially massive material.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From China | Inosilicates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From China | Inosilicates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars