Axinite-Mn with Epidote
specimen number:
8036237
location:
Canta, Lima, Peru
description: An outstanding crystallized plate, the top covered with green glistening needles of epidote to 1.0 cm in size and many fine sharp translucent lustrous crystals of axinite to 3.0 cm in size. Very minimal and sparse micro-chipping present, to the naked eye this piece is in terrific condition. Outstanding large cabinet display piece for the species.
Size: 21.0 x 15.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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Related by Mineral (Axinite):
Axinite-Fe — Peru
Origin: Canta, Canta Province, Peru
Number: (4971385)
Size: 12.0 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm (cabinet)
Related by Location (Canta):
Sphalerite — Peru
Origin: Las Manforas mine, Aliva, Camaleno, Cantabria, Spain
Number: (5004434)
Size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Axinite-Fe — Peru
Origin: Canta, Canta Province, Peru
Number: (4971385)
Size: 12.0 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm (cabinet)
Sphalerite — Peru
Origin: Maria Jesus mine, Otero, Herrerias, Cantabria, Spain
Number: (5004065)
Size: 8.0 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)