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Forsterite var. Peridot from Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

 
Forsterite var. Peridot from Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Forsterite var. Peridot from Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Forsterite var. Peridot from Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78598
Mineral:Forsterite var. Peridot
Locality:Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania
Description:Lustrous partial crystal of transparent-to-translucent green peridot, the green gem variety of the mineral species forsterite, with cleavage faces on the sides. Weight: 12.3 grams
Overall Size:37x16x12 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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