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DESCRIPTION: | No. 81416 |
Mineral: | Ludwigite with minor Chalcopyrite |
Locality: | Miniera di Brosso, Cálea, Canavese, Torino, Piemonte, Italy |
Description: | Compact crystallized mass of elongated black ludwigite crystals with minor yellow-metallic chalcopyrite. Ludwigite is an uncommon anhydrous borate that occurs in high temperature metamorphic deposits. Ex. S. Kelland collection; acquired in 2008; collected in 1970s |
Overall Size: | 9x6.5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 4-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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