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RM2479   Childrenite

Elongated single crystal of orange-pink childrenite without matrix. Transparent to translucent, with brilliance and defined terminal faces and altered prism.Very unusual for the species. From the former A. Trigo collection (Mataró). 3x1o6q

Size: 2.5 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm.
Found in ca. 1985.
Col. Antonio Trigo (Mataró).
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RM2020   Hydroxylherderite with muscovite and albite

A classic old-time specimen of hydroxylherderite, well crystallized, with sharp translucent idiomorphic monoclinic crystals. Lustrous and with a greenish-yellow tone. Associated with albite and muscovite from the Golconda pegmatite in Brazil. From Manchion Collection, purchased to Dr. Joan Viñals. Previously misidentified as herderite.

Size: 5.5 x 4.2 x 2.7 cm.
Found in ±1987.
Col. Manchion #364, J. Viñals 04/1987,
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RM2000   Hydroxylerderite with muscovite and albite

A classic old-time specimen of hydroxylherderite, well crystallized, with sharp translucent idiomorphic monoclinic crystals. Lustrous and with a greenish-yellow tone. Associated with albite and muscovite from the Golconda pegmatite in Brazil. From Manchion Col., purchased in 1987 to Dr. Joan Viñals. Previously misidentified as herderite. Previamente mal identificada como herderita.

Size: 6.5 x 4.3 x 4.2 cm.
Main crystal: 3 mm
Found in 1987.
Col. Manchion #354, J. Viñals 04/1987,
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