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Spinel & Forsterite

ex Dr. F. Krantz, Bonn, GER
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Parker Mine, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, Laurentides, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.1 × 3 × 5 cm
Description

Old time specimen from this famous locality: jet-black spinel is accompanied by some brownish-greenish forsterite and calcite.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spinel

Formula: 
MgAl2O4
Strunz: 
4.BB.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
7.5 - 8.0

Forsterite

Formula: 
Mg2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AC.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy

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Thank you for your interest in my offers! Payment is possible via Paypal, bank transfer or cash if you pick up the item(s) personally. Bank data will be provided after settling the auction/transaction(s) if needed.

In case you are not happy with a specimen, you may send it back within 4 weeks. After receipt, i will refund the price minus shipping costs. Please inform me before sending an item back. If you have any questions (or maybe complaints) please feel free to contact me.

Best regards Roger