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Forsterite with Spinel and Biotite var. Meroxite from Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Forsterite)

 
Forsterite with Spinel and Biotite var. Meroxite from Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Forsterite)

Forsterite with Spinel and Biotite var. Meroxite from Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Forsterite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 37129
Mineral:Forsterite with Spinel and Biotite var. Meroxite
Locality:Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Forsterite)
Description:Translucent yellow-brown forsterite crystal with scattered octahedral black spinel crystals and translucent green biotite mica, variety meroxite.
Overall Size:3.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:.5-1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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