| Milarite | |
|---|---|
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| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| IMA symbol | Mil |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Identification | |
| Mohs scale hardness | 6 |
Milarite is a rare beryl. It is a member of the osumilite group. Crystals of this mineral typically come in green or yellow. The mineral gets name after Val Milar.
Occurrence
The mineral can be found be found in countries like Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, China, Namibia, and the United States.
It can be found in Alpine fissures. the mineral also occurs in marble xenoliths.
References
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- Gaft, Michael; Reisfeld, Renata; Panczer, Gerard (2015-11-29). Modern Luminescence Spectroscopy of Minerals and Materials. Springer. pp. 76–77. ISBN 978-3-319-24765-6.
- ^ Roth, Philippe (2007). Minerals First Discovered in Switzerland and Minerals Named After Swiss Individuals. Excalibur Mineral Corp. pp. 112–113. ISBN 978-3-9807561-8-1.
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- Mandarino, Joseph Anthony; Anderson, Violet (1989-03-31). Monteregian Treasures: The Minerals of Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec. CUP Archive. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-521-32632-2.
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