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Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Blue Wing Mountains, Pershing County, Nevada

 
Andalusite var. Chiastolite from Blue Wing Mountains, Pershing County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 44890
Mineral:Andalusite var. Chiastolite
Locality:Blue Wing Mountains, Pershing County, Nevada
Description:Cruciform-twinned andalusite crystals with one end sawn and lacquered to highlight the yellow cross-shaped twinning that is commonly known as Chiastolite.
Overall Size:25x20x15 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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