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Cordierite var. Cerasite Sixling from Kameoka, Kyouto pref., Japan

 
Cordierite var. Cerasite Sixling from Kameoka, Kyouto pref., Japan

Cordierite var. Cerasite Sixling from Kameoka, Kyouto pref., Japan

DESCRIPTION:No. 2976
Mineral:Cordierite var. Cerasite Sixling
Locality:Kameoka, Kyouto pref., Japan
Description:Flower-shaped cordierite sixling twin, known as cerasite, in gray matrix. The cerasite is more reflective than the surrounding matrix and is very distinct when illuminated from the right angle.
Overall Size:3x1.5x1 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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