Helvine with Magnetite and Garnet

Specimen ID: 8HH-J6H

Title
Helvine with Magnetite and Garnet
Locality
As recorded:
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Ulanhad (Chifeng), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China
Dimensions
58mm x 39mm x 28mm
Description
Group of very sharp tetrahedral Helvine crystals with very well defined faces and edges, a very intense luster, deep color and on matrix. The crystals, carefully analyzed, note the absence of Genthelvite, so the crystals are only Helvine. We will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Ulanhad (Chifeng), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2012) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.9 × 2.8 cm = 2.28” × 1.54” × 1.10” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.39” × 0.39”
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Reference: TR91Z0 Group of very sharp tetrahedral Helvine crystals with very well defined faces and edges, a very intense luster, deep color and on matrix. The crystals, carefully analyzed, note the absence of Genthelvite, so the crystals are only Helvine. We will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Ulanhad (Chifeng), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2012) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.9 × 2.8 cm = 2.28” × 1.54” × 1.10” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.39” × 0.39”
Jordi Fabre - 17th March 2022
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