Viitaniemiite with Albite, Tourmaline (Group), 'lepidolite', Quartz and Microlite - Chhappu, Pakistan - 19 x 12 x 8.5 cm / main crystal: 3.3 cm.

Mineral: Viitaniemiite with Albite, Tourmaline (Group), 'lepidolite', Quartz and Microlite
Locality: Chhappu, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 8.5 cm / main crystal: 3.3 cm.

Description: Mass: 1466 g MIM number: 2236 Two shiny white twins of viitaniemiite shaped as a bishop's cap on top of an albite mound lined with 5 other smaller twins, as well as green tourmalines (the largest measuring 4.7 cm), lepidolite, quartz and a small microlite. Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence;