Amblygonite

LiAl(PO4)F

Amblygonite is a primary phosphate mineral occurring in lithium-bearing pegmatites. It is mostly a massive grey rock and can be visually mistaken for feldspar.

Selected Australian Occurrences:

  • Lady Don Mine and nearby pegmatites, Euriowie, New South Wales.
  • Ubini Pegmatite, Western Australia.
Amblygonite, Lady Don Mine, Euriowie, New South Wales. Specimen is 77mm wide.