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Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

 
Ajoite in Quartz from Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 8998
Mineral:Ajoite in Quartz
Locality:Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Description:Bright blue-green inclusions of ajoite in milky quartz. Excellent color and saturation of ajoite, unlike the lesser specimens commonly available. The quartz is doubly-terminated with crystalline faces on all sides.
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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