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Chiastolite

Fluorescent

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Description
Locality: 
Doiras, Boal, Asturias, Spain
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.9 × 4.2 × 4.1 cm
Weight: 
112.00gr
Description

Prismatic crystal of pink andalusite, variety chiastolite, where black carbonaceous inclusions form the typical cross structure. Under short UV, it display yellow fluorescence. Typical material from Boal (Asturias), with a polished surface.

Acquired in 28/06/1998. Ex Gustaaf collection #479, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chiastolite

Variety Of: 

Andalusite

Formula: 
Al2(SiO4)O
Strunz: 
9.AF.10
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.5
Hardness: 
0.0

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