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Forsterite var. Peridot from Pyin Guang, Mogok, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Forsterite var. Peridot from Pyin Guang, Mogok, Myanmar (Burma)

Forsterite var. Peridot from Pyin Guang, Mogok, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 55648
Mineral:Forsterite var. Peridot
Locality:Pyin Guang, Mogok, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Uncommon matrix specimen of transparent green peridot crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species forsterite, with remnants of white-brown matrix. Though the main peridot crystal is not fully developed, it is very gemmy in the center.
Overall Size:17x14x9 mm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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