A novelty to find here soon : the Shijiangshanite

I recently acquired a batch of this rare mineral, so it should be available here soon.

Like all new products, it deserves a little debriefing :)

Formula: Pb3CaAl(Si5O14)(OH)3 - 3H2O

Crystal System: Trigonal

Name: Named for the Shijiangshan mine, China, the type locality.

Type locality: Shijiangshan mine (Dashishan mine), Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.), Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture), Inner Mongolia, China

This mineral was approved by the IMA in 2022 and since then, few samples have been on sale.

All we can do now is wait :)

See you soon! Elise