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Forsterite var. Peridot from Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan

 
Forsterite var. Peridot from Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 15303
Mineral:Forsterite var. Peridot
Locality:Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan
Description:Cluster of several translucent green crystals of the gemstone peridot variety of forsterite. The crystals have steep complex terminations and rounded edges with matte surface texture (alluvial?). Good translucent crystals.
Overall Size:25x25x17 mm
Crystals:10-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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