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Franciscanite-III

Mineral:

Franciscanite-III: Mn++6V+++++2Si2(O,OH)14

Comments:

Dark reddish brown large franciscanite grains to 1.5cm in tan-colored gageite matrix.

Location:

Pennsylvania mine, Santa Clara Co., California, USA.

Scale:

5.5 x 4 x 3cm.

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