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Augite in Calcite from Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada

 
Augite in Calcite from Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 12806
Mineral:Augite in Calcite
Locality:Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada
Description:Dramatic specimen of a well crystallized black augite crystal perfectly perched on orange calcite matrix. Though the augite crystal has an irregular surface, typical of this occurrence, the crystal is terminated and faces are clean. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #362
Overall Size:25x28x20 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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