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Kyanite in schist from Monte Campione, Tessino, Switzerland

 
Kyanite in schist from Monte Campione, Tessino, Switzerland

Kyanite in schist from Monte Campione, Tessino, Switzerland

Kyanite in schist from Monte Campione, Tessino, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 37648
Mineral:Kyanite in schist
Locality:Monte Campione, Tessino, Switzerland
Description:Several translucent blue kyanite crystals embedded in brownish schist. Note one crystal is 7 cm long. The bottom was sawn flat so that the specimen stands upright without additional support. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:9x6x3 cm
Crystals:5-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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