Stichtite

Stichtite is a mineral, a carbonate of chromium and magnesium; formula Mg₆Cr₂CO₃(OH)₁₆·4H₂O. Its colour ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple colour. It is formed as an alteration product from chromium containing serpentine.

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