Axinite-Mn with Epidote
specimen number:
8037715
location:
Canta, Lima, Peru
description:
Wonderful species with glassy translucent lustrous brown crystals of axinite to 3.0 cm in size across the top of this thin garnet matrix. Minor epidote present. This is in terrific condition and is most certainly an outstanding example for the species.
Size: 16.5 x 10.0 x 5.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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