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Titanite var. Sphene from Gletsch, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland

 
Titanite var. Sphene from Gletsch, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 19106
Mineral:Titanite var. Sphene
Locality:Gletsch, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland
Description:Complete crystal of titanite variety sphene fully crystallized on all surfaces - a floater. The crystal is twinned with reentrant faces visible along the sides. Has sparkling surface texture due to overgrowth of minute titanite crystals. Collected 1926.
Overall Size:28x9x2 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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