Chondrodite, Calcite

Specimen ID: F4L-930

Mineral(s)
Chondrodite : Mg5(SiO4)2F2
Calcite : CaCO3
Locality
As recorded:
Oak-saung-taung, Mogok Valley, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
2.2cm x 1.8cm x 1.3cm
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2.2 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm. A rarely seen matrix specimen of chondrodite from the gem tracts around Mogok. Originally, this piece came to us labeled as norbergite (from Oakssaung Hill), but further analysis has shown that these pieces are chondrodite (possibly clinohumite). With that said, they are some of the best matrix specimens of gemmy chondrodite that I have seen from any locality in Burma. A lone 6 mm crystal of chondrodite sits in a massive grey/white calcite matrix. The crystal has good overall form, with no damage, a waxy luster and beautiful burnt orange color.
Robert Lavinsky - 4th July 2015

Photo added to mindat.org

2.2 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm. A rarely seen matrix specimen of chondrodite from the gem tracts around Mogok. Originally, this piece came to us labeled as norbergite (from Oakssaung Hill), but further analysis has shown that these pieces are chondrodite (possibly clinohumite). With that said, they are some of the best matrix specimens of gemmy chondrodite that I have seen from any locality in Burma. A lone 6 mm crystal of chondrodite sits in a massive grey/white calcite matrix. The crystal has good overall form, with no damage, a waxy luster and beautiful burnt orange color.
Robert Lavinsky - 4th July 2015
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