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Mara Mamba Tiger Eye (Quartz pseudomorphous after Riebeckite) from Hamersley Ranges, Ashburton, Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 81204
Mineral:	Mara Mamba Tiger Eye (Quartz pseudomorphous after Riebeckite)
Locality:	Hamersley Ranges, Ashburton, Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
Description:	Vein of Mara Mamba tiger-eye with bands of golden-pink color caused by quartz pseudomorphs after fibrous riebeckite crystals with wavy, chatoyant reflections and luster. Mara Mamba tiger-eye comes from only one area in Australia. Ex. Ron Pellar collection #R345
Overall Size:	7.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived:	For reference only

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