Rare Orange Kyanite

Rare Orange Kyanite from Sangulungulu Hill, Loliondo, Ngoronogro District, Arusha, Tanzania

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Lustrous translucent orange Kyanite crystals embedded in silvery Muscovite mica. The unusual orange color of the Kyanite is caused by high manganese content. (Kyanite is normally blue or green.) Ex. D. Miller collection #M1745.

Locality

Sangulungulu Hill, Loliondo, Ngoronogro District, Arusha, Tanzania

Dimensions

6.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm.


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