Durangite

  
Deep red crystals, tabular on (010), to about 0.5 mm and smaller to indistinct crystals associated with platy hematite.
Origin: Tin mine, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, United States
Sample size: 3.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

Origin: Barranca Mine, Durango, Mexico (type locality)
Sample size: 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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