Axinite-Mn with Epidote
specimen number:
8038745
location:
Canta, Lima, Peru
description:
Lustrous translucent crystals of axinite to 2.0 cm in size on a crystallized epidote matrix. Some of the epidote crystals measure to 2.0 cm in height. Lustrous and sharp, in very good condition. The matrix is a granular garnet.
Size: 8.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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