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Pyroxene (Hedenbergite?) from Tormiq area, northwest of Skardu, Haramosh Mountains, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Pyroxene (Hedenbergite?) from Tormiq area, northwest of Skardu, Haramosh Mountains, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 30006
Mineral:Pyroxene (Hedenbergite?)
Locality:Tormiq area, northwest of Skardu, Haramosh Mountains, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Parallel formation of green-black pyroxene group crystals, probably hedenbergite. All crystals have glassy prism faces with limonite-stained terminations. All sides are fully crystallized except a small point of attachment on one corner.
Overall Size:5.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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