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Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

 
Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33850
Mineral:Astrophyllite
Locality:Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
Description:Elongated bronze-colored astrophyllite crystals up to 30 mm long with black aegirine crystals up to 5 mm and green actinolite crystals up to 2 mm in white feldspar matrix. Very rich specimen with good color. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #250
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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