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Chromian
Enstatite is a variety of Enstatite. For more information please
see the Enstatite
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Chromium-bearing
Enstatite
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Type
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Near Makatu, Taita Hills, S.
Kenya |
Year
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2010
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Enstatite
Mineral Photos and Locations |
Additional
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Mindat.org
(Enstatite) Webmineral.com
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Chromian
Enstatite is a chromium-bearing variety of Enstatite
that is colored deep green by the presence of Chromium
and Iron. There was a small find of this material
from near Makatu, Taita Hills in southern Kenya that
occurred in late 2010 and was recently profiled in GIA's Gems & Gemology
- Spring 2012 edition. Enstatite is typically known for dark and muddy brown gems
but the fine green color of this unique chromium-bearing
material is unlike any other Enstatite colors and quite
beautiful compared to many other green gem varieties.
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