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Axinite-(Fe)


Axinite-(Fe) : Ca2Fe2+Al2[OH|BSi4O15]

Photo Copyright © 2005 Jake Harper Earthquest Minerals USA  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: New Melones Dam, Calaveras Co., California, USA
Close-up view of a large grouping of sharp, lustrous, richly colored Ferro-Axinites. The largest crystal measures 4 X 4 cm and is transparent.
Field of view: 3.5 X 5 cm.
Overall specimen size: 5.5 X 9 cm.
Reference: The Mineralogical Record, Vol 13, #5, pages 293-302.
Jake and Dana Harper collection and photo.

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