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Kertschenite

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Kertschenite

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Locality: 
Kerch Peninsula, Crimea, Ukraine
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 6.4 × 4 cm
Description

Oxi-kertschenite

A hydrated phosphate of iron which is an alteration product of vivianite. Kertschenite developed an exposed red-brown spray set on dark-grey matrix. This „matrix“ is a fossil shell. At the backside you still can see the structure and habit of the shell. The kertschenite crystals are razor-sharp terminated and all faces are highly lustrous. Very nice contrast, aesthetic, no significant damages to report.

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