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Rhodonite var. Paisbergite from Pajsberg, Värmland, Sweden

 
Rhodonite var. Paisbergite from Pajsberg, Värmland, Sweden

Rhodonite var. Paisbergite from Pajsberg, Värmland, Sweden

Rhodonite var. Paisbergite from Pajsberg, Värmland, Sweden

DESCRIPTION:No. 39915
Mineral:Rhodonite var. Paisbergite
Locality:Pajsberg, Värmland, Sweden
Description:Bladed pink rhodonite crystals up to 15 mm on andradite garnet-coated matrix. This mineral was known as Paisbergite until 1892 when it was determined to be the calcium-rich variety of rhodonite. Ex. Frank Z. Edwards (1910-1982); ex. John Albanese (1898-1969); A.E. Foote (1846-1895)
Overall Size:8x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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