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Manganbabingtonite from Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona

 
Manganbabingtonite from Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona

Manganbabingtonite from Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 35822
Mineral:Manganbabingtonite
Locality:Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona
Description:Striated black manganbabingtonite crystals covering one face of greenish matrix. Manganbabingtonite is very rare and this occurrence is only the second in the world and is the purest known (see: The Iron Cap Mine in Mineralogical Record v.19, #2). Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection; ex. D. Shannon 1983
Overall Size:3x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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