Taramite

     
Taramite variety potasian (formerly "Mboziite"), ex. John Saul Collection
Origin: Foyaite Dike, Mbozi complex, 50 miles SW of Mbeya, Tanzania
Sample size: each approx. 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm in size
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

Orientated black taramite crystals in matrix
Origin: Vali-Tarama Valley, Mariupol Massif, Doneck Oblast, Ukraine (type locality)
Sample size: thumbnail
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

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