Julgoldite-(Fe3+)
Jalgaon District, Nashik Division, Maharashtra, India
6.2 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm. Julgoldite-(Fe3 +) is a very rare iron silicate, seldom found anywhere, let alone at Jalgaon. When found there, the habit is acicular, radial crystals with a feathery, almost 'pine tree' appearance when examined very close up. This is only the second specimen from India that I have seen in person, and it is a very good one, ...
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