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Marialite from Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

 
Marialite from Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Marialite from Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Marialite from Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Marialite from Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Marialite from Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 75096
Mineral:Marialite
Locality:Rubeho Mountains, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania
Description:Unusually large transparent yellow gem-grade marialite crystal with no matrix attached. The marialite is prismatic form, with pyramidal termination and striated prism faces. Though internally flawed, large areas are cuttable, gem quality. Ex. Lloyd Tate collection, acquired ca. 1999. Weight: 56.2 grams
Overall Size:50x28x22 mm
Crystals:50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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