Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China

Type Location

8 x 4.9 x 5.8 cm
3.1 x 1.9 x 2.3 in

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Ca₂Mn²⁺Fe³⁺Si₄O₁₂(OH)·2H₂O

The Hubeite is present in a few places on this specimen on the surface of Quartz crystals as radiating aggregates of dark brown, intergrown platelet crystals. In one area, there is a secondary growth of micro "sugar" crystals of Quartz covering the Hubeite. Also present on the specimen are two sprays of pink/orange salmon colored crystals of Inesite.

Condition: Good

Flaws: With the exception of the side of the specimen with Inesite, the sides of the specimen are massive Quartz. Both the Inesite and the Hubeite are in excellent condition. There is a slight chip on the termination of the largest Quartz crystal. There are some small chips on the Quartz crystal next to Inesite.

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