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Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Hunan, China

 
Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Hunan, China

Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Hunan, China

Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Hunan, China

Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Hunan, China

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 78809
Mineral:Andalusite var. Chiastolite
Locality:Hunan, China
Description:Large section of an andalusite crystal with polished face to highlight the cruciform twinning. This variety of andalusite is commonly labeled as chiastolite, in reference to the internal cross patterns formed by the twinning. The brown crystal sections fluoresce green under strong SW UV illumination
Overall Size:29x25x8 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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