Enstatite

Origin: Nag Myo, Mogok, Burma
Sample size: 3.7 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm
 
 
Origin: Mogok, Burma
Ex. William Larson collection
Sample size: 3.6 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm (top), 2.4 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm (bottom)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

"hypersthene" old discredited name for enstatite-ferrosilite series
Origin: Beech Creek, Oregon, USA
Sample size: micromount
 
Sawn slab of massive bronzite
Origin: Polar Ural mountains, Russia
Sample size: 8 x 19 cm

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

  
Hypersthene, an intermediate variety between enstatite and ferrosilite. Beautiful long bladed reddish brown crystals to 1 mm with black or silver hexagonal plates of ilmenite.
Origin: Summit Rock, Klamath Co., Oregon, United States
Ex. Eaton Collection
Sample size: 5 x 4 x 2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

Origin: Mt. Tarawera, New Zealand
Sample size: unknown
Sample owner: Steve Sorrell
 

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Steve Sorrell

Crocoite.com

 

  
Origin: Bamble, Telemark, Norway
Sample size: 6.5 x 3 x 5.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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