Holmquistite

Violet-black massive fibrous aggregates of this Li-amphibole
Origin: Harding Mine District, Taos Co., New Mexico, U.S.A.
Sample size: 3 x 4 cm
 

Sprays of blue gray crystals in pegmatite matrix
Origin: Spodumene Prospect, Weinebene, Brandrücken, Carinthia, Austria
Sample size: 3 x 4 cm
 

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Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

Origin: Brandgraben, Weinebene/Koralpe, Steiermark, Austria
Sample size: 14 x 8 x 1 mm
Sample owner: Theo Kloprogge
 
 

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Theo Kloprogge

 

  
Origin: Utö, Haninge, Södermanland, Sweden (type locality)
Sample size: 7 x 5 x 3 cm
 

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Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

Origin: Greenbushes, Western Australia, Australia
Sample size: unknown
Sample owner: Steve Sorrell
 

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Steve Sorrell

Crocoite.com

 

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