Quartz on Hematite after Ilvaite
specimen number:
7992887
location:
Bessemer Claim, Green Mtn, King Co., Washington, USA
description:
A sharp prismatic loose crystal of what was once ilvaite, this replaced by hematite and then coated with small sugary micro crystals of quartz. This is in terrific condition all around. When these were originally collected, they were thought to be after epidote. Ilvaite is more likely species.
Size: 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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