Lustrous Pargasite in Matrix

Lustrous Pargasite in Matrix from Katukubura, 6.5 km east of Kolonne, 20 km NW Embilipitiya, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Lustrous, opaque, black Pargasite crystals in sharply contrasting translucent white Calcite. The Pargasite crystals have smooth crystal faces with complex faces on the edges that give them a rounded appearance. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection.

Locality

Katukubura, 6.5 km east of Kolonne, 20 km NW Embilipitiya, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Dimensions

7 x 4 x 3 cm.


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