AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Greenland > Cryolite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 18372 |
Mineral: | Cryolite |
Locality: | Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Cryolite) |
Description: | Rare crystals of cryolite covering one side of massive cryolite matrix. Minute brown crystals (of siderite?) selectively coat some faces. Crystals of cryolite are extremely rare. |
Overall Size: | 5x5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 3-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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