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Lazurite Image

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Lazurite: Na3Ca(Al3Si3O12)S

Comments: A single, deep blue, dodecahedron of Lazurite measuring 1 cm on a white marble matrix.
Location: Firgamu, Badakhashan Province, Afghanistan. Scale: 1.2 x 1 x 0.9 cm.
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Lazurite: Na3Ca(Al3Si3O12)S

Molybdenite Image

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Molybdenite: MoS2

Comments: Sharp metallic molybdenite crystal on matrix.
Location: Crown Point Mine, Washington. Scale: 4x4x2.3 cm.
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Molybdenite: MoS2

Comments: Sharp metallic molybdenite crystal on matrix.
Location: Crown Point Mine, Washington. Scale: 4x4x2.3 cm.
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Opal Image

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Opal: SiO2·n(H2O)

Comments: Colorful white opal on a sandstone matrix.
Location: Queensland, Australia. Scale: 9 x 6 x 3 cm.
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Opal: SiO2·n(H2O)

Comments: Colorful white opal on a sandstone matrix.
Location: Queensland, Australia. Scale: 9 x 6 x 3 cm.
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Paravauxite Image

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Paravauxite: Fe++Al2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)

Comments: Radiating group of pastel blue/green paravauxite crystals to 1cm.
Location: Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia. Scale: 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm.
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Paravauxite: Fe++Al2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)

Comments: Radiating group of pastel blue/green paravauxite crystals to 1cm.
Location: Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Bolivia. Scale: 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 cm.
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Rhodizite Image

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Rhodizite: (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28

Comments: Several yellow, gemmy crystals of rhodizite frozen in a feldspar matrix.
Location: Sahanivotry, Sahatany Valley, Madagascar. Scale: 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm.
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Rhodizite: (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28

Schorl Image

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Schorl: NaFe++3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Albite: NaAlSi3O8

Comments: Several jet-black lustrous crystals of schorl perched on a white albite matrix.
Location: Shengus, Gilgit, Pakistan. Scale: 4 x 3 x 2 cm.
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Schorl: NaFe++3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Albite: NaAlSi3O8

Comments: Several jet-black lustrous crystals of schorl perched on a white albite matrix.
Location: Shengus, Gilgit, Pakistan. Scale: 4 x 3 x 2 cm.
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Titanite Image

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Titanite: CaTiSiO5

Comments: Several twinned green crystals of Titanite (sphene) on matrix.
Location: Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Scale: 5.5x5x3.5 cm.
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Titanite: CaTiSiO5

Comments: Several twinned green crystals of Titanite (sphene) on matrix.
Location: Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Scale: 5.5x5x3.5 cm.
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Torbernite Image

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Torbernite: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8-12(H2O)

Comments: Bright green platy crystals of torbernite on matrix.
Location: Musonoi Mine, Shaba, Zaire. Scale: 7x5x5 cm.
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Torbernite: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2·8-12(H2O)

Comments: Bright green platy crystals of torbernite on matrix.
Location: Musonoi Mine, Shaba, Zaire. Scale: 7x5x5 cm.
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Wurtzite Image

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Wurtzite: (Zn,Fe)S
Barite: BaSO4

Comments: Compact, dark, metallic crystals of wurtzite intermixed with galena crystals and white barite blades.
Location: Huanzala, Huanuco Dept., Peru. Scale: 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm.
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Wurtzite: (Zn,Fe)S
Barite: BaSO4