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Pezzottaite from Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Pezzottaite)

 
Pezzottaite from Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Pezzottaite)

Pezzottaite from Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Pezzottaite)

Pezzottaite from Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Pezzottaite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 36822
Mineral:Pezzottaite
Locality:Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Pezzottaite)
Description:Transparent raspberry-pink pezzottaite crystal with hexagonal form and beveled faces around the edges. This crystal is quite transparent and has potential as a gemstone. The rear tapers in steps as usual for this mineral.
Overall Size:9x8x6 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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