Piemontite crystals in their host rock. This sorosilicate mineral contains manganese and is part of the epidote group,so is also referred to as manganese epidote. It usually occurs as dark red crystals embedded in quartzite (white),as seen here. This sample measures 7.5cm across and was found in Piedmont,Italy | |
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