Ca3(BeOH)2Si3O10
Found at only three localities world-wide, aminoffite is a rare beryllium silicate that occurs as small (~1mm) colourless or pale yellow pyramidal crystals. Mindat has only eight photos (of seven distinct specimens), all of which are from the Type Locality, the Långban mine, Sweden. It fluoresces orange under shortwave ultraviolet light.
Selected Australian Occurrences:
- Only recorded from the Taronga prospect, Emmaville, New South Wales.
