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Ilmenite (twinned crystals) from Faraday Mine Property, near Bentley Lake, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

 
Ilmenite (twinned crystals) from Faraday Mine Property, near Bentley Lake, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

Ilmenite (twinned crystals) from Faraday Mine Property, near Bentley Lake, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

Ilmenite (twinned crystals) from Faraday Mine Property, near Bentley Lake, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Ilmenite (twinned crystals) from Faraday Mine Property, near Bentley Lake, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 41070
Mineral:Ilmenite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Faraday Mine Property, near Bentley Lake, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
Description:Silver-metallic ilmenite crystals on yellow calcite matrix. The ilmenite crystals are in twinned pairs and are well defined crystal forms - better than commonly found at this locality. This is one of the best specimens I have had from this occurrence.
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:10-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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