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Sugilite with Katayamalite from Funokoshi, Iwagi Islet, Ochi Gun, Ehime Prefecture, Japan (Type Locality for Sugilite and Katayamalite)

 
Sugilite with Katayamalite from Funokoshi, Iwagi Islet, Ochi Gun, Ehime Prefecture, Japan (Type Locality for Sugilite and Katayamalite)

Sugilite with Katayamalite from Funokoshi, Iwagi Islet, Ochi Gun, Ehime Prefecture, Japan (Type Locality for Sugilite and Katayamalite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sugilite with Katayamalite from Funokoshi, Iwagi Islet, Ochi Gun, Ehime Prefecture, Japan (Type Locality for Sugilite and Katayamalite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 54353
Mineral:Sugilite with Katayamalite
Locality:Funokoshi, Iwagi Islet, Ochi Gun, Ehime Prefecture, Japan (Type Locality for Sugilite and Katayamalite)
Description:Greenish crystals of sugilite frozen in aegirine-rich syenite matrix with minor white katayamalite.
Overall Size:3x2x1 cm
Crystals:0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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