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Schorl

Former collection Flurin Meissen (CH)
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.8 × 4.5 × 4.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.70cm
Weight: 
136.00gr
Description

Matrix specimen of lustrous, nicely terminated schorl from this classic Malagasi locality.
The matrix has a small crack, which appears to have been slightly consolidated with a glue. Considering that the specimen dates back between the 50s and the 70s, technically this is a historical repair.

The specimen comes from the former Flurin Meissen collection (CH), who was famous for his predominantly Swiss specimens which he used to glue on custom made wooden bases and then paint and label them. This is one of his very few non-Swiss specimens.

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Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Schorl

Formula: 
Na(Fe2+3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Strunz: 
9.CK.05
Hardness: 
7.0

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