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Alabandite, Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)

Locality: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

Size: H:4.5cm x W:4.9cm x D:2.4cm

Largest Crystal: 1.2cm

Description

Fine group of sharp modified octahedral (some twinned) alabandite crystals with dull lustre and reddish hues.

Extremely good for the species, newly discovered at Uchucchacua.

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Photo added: 1st Nov 2010

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