Kyanite - Sponda Alp - Pizzo Forno, Switzerland

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specimen
Kyanite
SpeciesSize
KyaniteLarge
Comments
Details
ColorsGrey
SizeLarge
Dimensions11.4 x 7.5 x 4.9 cm
Species
Description
Kyanites are common from Brazil, but this is a rather rare, fine Swiss Alpine kyanite, with superb crystals that are really transparent. One of them measures over 6 cm in length. They are arranged very aesthetically on the matrix. Ex. George Elling Collection.
Origin