AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Tajikistan > Meionite

Search

 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - 
Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Meionite from Kukh-i-Lal, Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan

 
Meionite from Kukh-i-Lal, Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 12973
Mineral:Meionite
Locality:Kukh-i-Lal, Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
Description:Terminated crystal of translucent purple meionite with no matrix. The termination is a shallow pyramid and has a small albite inclusion. Several surface flaws. Excellent color and translucency for this seldom-collected mineral. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #838
Overall Size:22x12x8 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;