Fairfieldite

Fairfieldite from the Foote takes many forms, and one could aspire to have a collection of just Fairfieldite. The texture can be opaque, and chalky or supremely lustrous, clear, yellow or pink. This piece was from a single pocket find, readily identifiable by the water clear crystals with brown phantoms.  This piece has crystals to 1cm. An affordable display quality rarity!

Locality: Foote Lithium Company Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

Composition:  hydrous calcium manganese phosphate