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Bixbyite from Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

 
Bixbyite from Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

Bixbyite from Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 12241
Mineral:Bixbyite
Locality:Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)
Description:Pristine crystal of black bixbyite with mirror-like crystal faces. The crystal is exceptionally large for this rare mineral species. The form is cubic with large 3-face corner modifications (112 faces) and complex faces along the edges.
Overall Size:10x8x8 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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