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Cryolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite)

 
Cryolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 15619
Mineral:Cryolite
Locality:Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite)
Description:Excellent thumbnail specimen of well crystallized cryolite. The crystals are colorless and very lustrous, making the specimen very sparkly. Looks great under magnification. Ex. R. D. O'Donnell collection #723
Overall Size:13x8x8 mm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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