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Forsterite Var Peridot

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Forsterite Var Peridot

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Description
Locality: 
Naran, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.6 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm
Description

Translucent crystal of forsterite (varity peridot) with good lustre and definition. Interestingly it is a doubly-ended crystals, which is very uncommon. In perfect condition!.

Acquired in 1998. Ex J. Muizebelt collection. 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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

Peridot

Variety Of: 

Forsterite

Formula: 
Mg2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AC.05
Hardness: 
7.0
Hardness: 
0.0

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