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Tantalite-(Mn) from Alto Ligonha pegmatite, Zambezia Province, Mozambique

 
Tantalite-(Mn) from Alto Ligonha pegmatite, Zambezia Province, Mozambique

DESCRIPTION:No. 12924
Mineral:Tantalite-(Mn)
Locality:Alto Ligonha pegmatite, Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Description:Two intersecting translucent red manganotantalite crystals with no matrix. The crystals look like many parallel layers on edge, but are solid crystals. Good color and translucency for this mineral species. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:14x5x4 mm
Crystals:7-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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