Milarite

Milarite is a rare beryl.[3] It is a member of the osumilite group.[4] Crystals of this mineral typically come in green or yellow.[5] The mineral gets name after Val Milar.[6]

Milarite
General
CategoryMineral
IMA symbolMil[1]
Crystal systemHexagonal
Identification
Mohs scale hardness6[2]

Occurrence

The mineral can be found be found in countries like Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, China, Namibia, and the United States.[7]

It can be found in Alpine fissures.[6] the mineral also occurs in marble xenoliths.[8]

References
  1. Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. "Milarite".
  3. Cairncross, Bruce (2011-11-05). Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa. Penguin Random House South Africa. p. 289. ISBN 978-1-920544-68-3.
  4. Manutchehr-Danai, Mohsen (2013-03-09). Dictionary of Gems and Gemology. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 314. ISBN 978-3-662-04288-5.
  5. 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.
  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.
  7. "Milarite". National Gem Lab. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  8. 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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