Augite

Augite : (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]

Locality: Mount Teide, Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province, Canary Islands, Spain

A sharp, euhedral, complete all-around and pristine, brownish-green augite crystal from Spain, This CLASSIC, old-time piece with low lustre is from Mt. Teide, Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Not often seen on the market and in this quality. 4.4 x 3.0 x 2.3 cm

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Augite

Augite : (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe2+,Al,Fe3+,Ti)[(Si,Al)2O6]

Augite : (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]