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Tremolite var. Chrome Tremolite from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

 
Tremolite var. Chrome Tremolite from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

Tremolite var. Chrome Tremolite from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78899
Mineral:Tremolite var. Chrome Tremolite
Locality:Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania
Description:Crystalline mass of chrome tremolite, the chrome-rich vivid-green variety of the minerals species tremolite, with no matrix attached. There are several chrome tremolite crystals in subparallel orientation, though few are terminated. Weight: 2.99 carats (0.6 grams)
Overall Size:14x6x5 mm
Crystals:10-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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