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Cahnite With Borcarite - China, Huanggang Mine

Cahnite With Borcarite

SpeciesSize

BorcariteMiniature

Comments

Details

ColorsGreen, Grey

Origin

China

Inner Mongolia

Huanggang Mine

SizeMiniature

Dimensions3.6 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm

Species

Bcr

Borcarite

Description

This is an intergrown cluster of lustrous and translucent, seafoam green borcarite. The largest crystal, at 1.4 cm in length, is also doubly terminated. Sharp, lustrous, grayish-white cahnite crystals are attached to the borcarite. Superb display miniature!

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Unknown owner

Purchase

The Arkenstone

Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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