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Object Name |
Augite |
Object Description |
Heavy sample of massively intergrown green vitreous augite, variety fassaite crystals with finely terminated crystals emanating from the top surface. |
Collector |
Krantz, Dr. Adam August |
Place of Origin |
Italy |
Site Name |
Fassa Valley |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Pyroxene group |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Sp Grav. |
3.2-3.6 |
Hardness |
5 - 6 |
Luster |
Dull |
Streak |
Greenish |
Fracture |
Uneven |
Classification |
Geology |
Variety |
Fassaite |
People |
Krantz, Adam August, 1808-1872 Brumby, Richard Trapier, 1804-1875 |
Search Terms |
Mineral |
Dimensions |
H-4.649 W-7.505 L-8.448 cm |
Catalog Number |
6397 |