Glaucophane w/ Muscovite var. Fuchsite

Rio Oremo, Chiavolino, Biella Province, Piedmont, Italy
Small Cabinet, 5.3 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 04/06/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/13/2017 6:30:39 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Glaucophane is an uncommon member of the Amphibole Group. This Italian locality is well-known for rich masses of the species. This sculptural and vuggy lightweight specimen is composed solidly of lustrous, metallic gray-blue lathes. Scattered patches of green chrome-rich muscovite variety fuchsite and tiny red dots of rutile are a typical accessory. Rich and classic combination material from the locale.

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