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Kermesite from Globe and Phoenix Mine, Que Que District, Zimbabwe

 
Kermesite from Globe and Phoenix Mine, Que Que District, Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION:No. 38179
Mineral:Kermesite
Locality:Globe and Phoenix Mine, Que Que District, Zimbabwe
Description:Iridescent acicular kermesite crystals in a tapered spray of radiating crystals. When rear-illuminated the kermesite shows red internal translucency where the crystals are the thinnest. Rare.
Overall Size:32x18x15 mm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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