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Bustamite

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Locality: 
Campiglia Marittima, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.7 × 6.4 × 5.7 cm
Weight: 
287.00gr
Description

Very rich cluster of brown fibrous interpenetrated crystals of bustamite forming curved beds. Uncommon nowadays, this is an old representative specimen of good size (almost 300g) from Campiglia Marittima.

Acquired 19/09/1992 to Roger Leemans. Ex Gustaaf collection #710, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Bustamite

Formula: 
CaMn2+(Si2O6)
Strunz: 
9.DG.05
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA

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