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Columbite-(Fe) on Albite from Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan

 
Columbite-(Fe) on Albite from Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan

Columbite-(Fe) on Albite from Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14639
Mineral:Columbite-(Fe) on Albite
Locality:Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan
Description:Two complex crystals of black columbite-(Fe), perched in white albite matrix with muscovite. The columbite-(Fe) is well formed with complex crystal surfaces and undamaged (highly prized by serious collectors). The back has translucent red-brown garnets.
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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