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Object Name |
Staurolite |
Object Description |
Two small isolated penetration twins of dark brown, dull, prismatic staurolite crystals, with remnants of phyllitic matrix including mica and garnets. One twin is nearly 60 degrees, while the other is nearly 90 degrees. |
Place of Origin |
New Mexico/Taos County |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Fe Al silicate |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Sp Grav. |
3.7-3.8 |
Hardness |
7 - 7.5 |
Luster |
Dull |
Streak |
White |
Fracture |
Uneven, subconchoida |
Classification |
Geology |
Search Terms |
Mineral |
Dimensions |
H-1.986 W-2.178 L-2.188 cm |
Catalog Number |
3409 |