Deep Green Chromian Lawsonite
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
Emplaced on a vein of foliated, purple Glaucophane/Crossite are sharp crystals of lustrous, deep green, chromium rich, Lawsonite, an uncommon silicate. The crystals reach 1 cm across and some appear to be doubly terminated. A remarkable new find from the Tucson 2012 show, of green Lawsonite crystals (the color induced by chromium), in contrasting matrix.
Locality
Cape Marmari, Grammata Bay, Syros Island, Greece
Dimensions
8.5 x 5.5 x 3.6 cm.
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