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Cuspidine from Monte Somma, Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Cuspidine)

 
Cuspidine from Monte Somma, Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Cuspidine)

Cuspidine from Monte Somma, Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Cuspidine)

DESCRIPTION:No. 14109
Mineral:Cuspidine
Locality:Monte Somma, Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Cuspidine)
Description:Gray quartz matrix overgrown with whitish cuspidine crystals up to 9 mm. Crystallized on both sides. Ex. Russ Buckingham collection
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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