Andalusite

  
Origin: Cargo Muchacho Mtn., Imperial Co., California, U.S.A.
Ex. Don Belsher collection
Sample size: 4 x 4 x 1.4 cm
 
 
  
Variety chiastolite
Origin: Madera Co., California, U.S.A.
Sample size: 19 x 20 x 21 mm (top), 17 x 19 x 19 mm (bottom)
 
  
Origin: Mount Howden Mine, Olary Province, South Australia, Australia
Sample size: 2.4 x 2 x 5.7 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

  
Origin: Lisenz, Tyrol, Austria
Ex. Richard Hauck collection
Sample size: 7.5 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm
 
  
Variety chiastolite
Origin: Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
Ex. Richard Hauck collection
Sample size: 5.7 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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