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Alabandite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

 
Alabandite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Alabandite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Alabandite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Alabandite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 82534
Mineral:Alabandite
Locality:Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Description:Gray-metallic octahedral alabandite crystal with no matrix attached. The alabandite crystal has a slightly dull luster that appears to be caused by microscopic surface alteration or overgrowth of another mineral. Ex. Miller collection T2224; acquired in 2014 from E. Greene
Overall Size:20x18x15 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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