Axinite-(Fe), Epidote

Specimen ID: M0G-VA6

Mineral(s)
Axinite-(Fe) : Ca2Fe2+Al2BSi4O15OH
Epidote : (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
5cm x 4cm x 1.5cm
Events

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Razor-sharp lilac axinite crystals with green sprays of Epidote crystals. Specimen size 5x4x1,5 cm. Bought in Lima, Peru, 2003 as smoky quartz: the seller knew only the locality but not the mineral name! Photo and collection Alessandro Cantamessa (#1105).
Alessandro Cantamessa - 22nd February 2011
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