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Axinite-(Fe) and Epidote from Saint Cristophe en Oisans, Isere, Dauphine Region, Rhone-Alpes, France

 
Axinite-(Fe) and Epidote from Saint Cristophe en Oisans, Isere, Dauphine Region, Rhone-Alpes, France

Axinite-(Fe) and Epidote from Saint Cristophe en Oisans, Isere, Dauphine Region, Rhone-Alpes, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 33831
Mineral:Axinite-(Fe) and Epidote
Locality:Saint Cristophe en Oisans, Isere, Dauphine Region, Rhone-Alpes, France
Description:Mixture of green epidote crystals and brown axinite crystals in a dense layer on lighter matrix. The surface shows flat, parallel ferro-axinite crystals in 60 degree twin orientation. Old specimen. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #231; Gift from Dr. Carlson, Univ. of London in 1952.
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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