Amblygonite

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Chemical composition -- A phosphate containing lithium, sodium, aluminum, fluorine, and hydroxyl.

Color -- Colorless, yellow, or pale shades of various colors.

Optics -- R.I 1.58-1.61.

Durability -- Hardness 5.5-6.

Crystal structure -- Triclinic.

Specific Gravity -- 2.98-3.11.

Sources -- Brazil and a few other locations. A good collector's stone, especially in larger sizes or darker colors.

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