Mineral: Hematite on Orthoclase
Locality: Fibbia, Fontana, Central St Gotthard Massif, Leventina, Ticino (Tessin), Switzerland
Dimensions: 11,0 x 8,5 x 7,5 cm

Description: Main crystal size : 6,0 cm Rosette consisting of intact shiny hematite blades sitting on the edge of a crystal of white 11 cm orthoclase 11 cm showing a Baveno twin MIM number 1673 Photographer : Augustin de Valence (Ainu)

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