SENARMONTITE
Specimen sen-3

Dims: 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2" (0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm)

Wt: 0.4 g

Djebel Delar, Algeria

This tiny specimen consists of a single Senarmontite octahedron. It is in fair to poor condition, as a substantial portion of it has been cleaved off. However, where it is intact it still has a good octahedral form, with relatively well-defined edges and clean faces that possess a dull pearly luster. It has a pale gray coloration and is translucent to dimly transparent, though a thin coating of impurity might be interfering with clarity. There is no host rock present, obviously.

Dims: 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1" (0.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm)

Wt: 0.3 g

Djebel Delar, Algeria

A single octahedral Senarmontite crystal makes up this tiny specimen. It is in excellent condition, showing only a very small amount of damage, and has excellent octahedral form, with well-defined edges and very clean faces that possess a dull pearly luster. It is generally colorless and transparent, though tiny dark inclusions give it a gray coloration and interfere with clarity. Of course there is no host rock present.

Dims: 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2" (5 x 5 x 5 mm)

Wt: 0.3 g

Djebel Delar, Algeria

A single, tiny Senarmontite crystal comprises this specimen. It is in fair condition, showing considerable damage, but none of this damage appears to be fresh. Its octahedral form, however, is excellent- where intact, it possesses well-defined edges and clean faces. Its color is a dull, pale gray, and its luster is waxy or greasy at best. It is nearly transparent, however. As with our other Senarmontite specimens from this locality, there is no host rock present.