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Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

 
Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

Astrophyllite from Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 82896
Mineral:Astrophyllite
Locality:Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
Description:Superb large individual crystals of lustrous dark red-black astrophyllite intermixed with platy lustrous translucent gray crystals to 5 mm of unidentified mineral, possibly barite. Individual crystals of astrophyllite are uncommon. Ex. Miller collection T1510 originally acquired in 2011 from Chris Wright (1946-2014) private collection for $195
Overall Size:30x18x14 mm
Crystals:2-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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