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Titanite var. Sphene from Realp, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

 
Titanite var. Sphene from Realp, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Titanite var. Sphene from Realp, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 34199
Mineral:Titanite var. Sphene
Locality:Realp, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Description:Classic twinned crystals of transparent titanite, variety sphene with no matrix attached. The titanite crystals are highly lustrous, yellow color, and cruciform twinned (visible when viewed down the c-axis).
Overall Size:19x13x8 mm
Crystals:1-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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