Axinite-Mn with Epidote
specimen number:
8038701
location:
Canta, Lima, Peru
description:
A spectacular example for the species with lustrous translucent brown crystals of axinite to 3.5 cm in size coming off this garnet matrix with green crystals of epidote, most lighter green in color and needlelike, with some thicker dark green crystals measuring to 2.0 cm. In terrific condition.
Size: 14.0 x 12.0 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
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