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Diaspore (Var: Mangan-diaspore)


Diaspore (Var: Mangan-diaspore) : AlO(OH)

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This is a rare and very interesting example of the Manganese rich variety of Diaspore , with large bladed crystals of this unusual color for the species. The piece is very rich, and a lot of the smaller crystals are terminated though many of the larger, outer crystals are contacted or incomplete. 6.9 x 5.7 x 4.9 cm



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