Name TINZENITE
Variety TINZENITE
Origin Genoa (Liguria) Italy
Hardness 6,5-7
Composition (Ca,Mn,Fe)3Al2BO3Si4 O12OH
Crystaline sys. TRIGONAL
Size   8,6x4,1x3,3 cm
Weight 97 gr




Description:
TInzenite is named after the town of Tinzen, Switzerland, where it was discovered. It is a rare calcium and aluminium silicate which appears associated to quartz in manganese deposits. In this specimen what particularly stands out is its beautiful orange colour.


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VARIETY TINZENITE