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Augite

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Söllnkar, Krimmler Ache Valley, Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 2.4 × 0.7 cm
Description

Just look at this crazy and highly esthetic  formation of this augite floater from the Söllnkar. It is perfect developed in in extremely fine condition.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Augite

Formula: 
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe2+,Al,Fe3+,Ti)[(Si,Al)2O6]
Strunz: 
9.DA.15
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0