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Cryolite with Siderite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite)

 
Cryolite with Siderite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 55072
Mineral:Cryolite with Siderite
Locality:Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite)
Description:Translucent white cryolite with translucent brown siderite crystals to 12 mm throughout from the famous mine that originally opened in 1854. Ex. Wards
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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