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Sillimanite

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Sillimanite

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Description
Locality: 
Cuzzago-Proman Pegmatite, Premosello Chiovenda, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province, Piedmont, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 3.7 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.70cm
Description

Single greyish crystal of Sillimanite, vertically striated, well defined and exposed on matrix from a classic italian locale which provided some among the best specimens known for this not so common specie.

Formerly in the Romano Goffred collection, Italy.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sillimanite

Formula: 
Al2(SiO4)O
Strunz: 
9.AF.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.5
Streak: 
white
Type Locality: 
Chester, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA

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Seller's terms and conditions

The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.