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Forsterite var. Peridot, terminated crystal from St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt

 
Forsterite var. Peridot, terminated crystal from St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt

DESCRIPTION:No. 8696
Mineral:Forsterite var. Peridot, terminated crystal
Locality:St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt
Description:Single transparent green crystal 17 mm long of peridot from the original type locality. Terminated crystals are very rare, and this is gem quality too.
Overall Size:17x11x5 mm
Crystals:17x11x5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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