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Andradite Var Colophonite

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Andradite Var Colophonite

With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
Arendal, Agder, Norway
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.5 × 4.5 × 4.4 cm
Description

A fantastic old-timer from Arendal. Comes with a 19th century label "Kolophonit (Aplom) Arendal, Norwegen".

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Drammen, Buskerud, Norway

Colophonite

Variety Of: 

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Hardness: 
0.0