Mosandrite

     
 
     
Origin: Kirov Mine, Chibiny, Russia
Sample size: 3.5 x 4.0 cm specimen. Several amber-colored, transparent crystals with waxy luster. The largest crystal is about 1 cm long (top), 3.7 x 5.0 cm (bottom)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

  
Large reddish brown grains in pegmatite matrix associated with molybdenite
Origin: Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway (type locality)
Sample size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

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