Enstatite var. Hypersthene

Enstatite var. Hypersthene from Labrador, Canada

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Pure crystal of Hypersthene with old label from Oldach. The crystal has a surface iridescence resulting from many minute parallel faces (hard to photograph). Ex. Frederick J. M. Oldach(1823-ca.1905) of Philadelphia (ca. 1900).

Locality

Labrador, Canada

Dimensions

5.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm.


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