Pezzotaite Crystal in Matrix

Pezzotaite Crystal in Matrix from Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

An extremely rare and unusually matrix specimen of Pezzottaite. The piece features two bubbly, maroon-colored crystals each measuring 8 mm across, perched nicely on contrasting white Cleavelandite matrix. This specimen was exchanged from Dr. Pezzotta.

Locality

Sakavalana pegmatite, Ambatovita, near Mandosonoro village, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar

Dimensions

6.0 x 4.0 x 2.6 cm


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