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Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite from Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia (Type Locality for Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite)

 
Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite from Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia (Type Locality for Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite)

Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite from Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia (Type Locality for Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 21866
Mineral:Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite
Locality:Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia (Type Locality for Belovite-(Ce) and Lovozerite)
Description:Large yellow, hexagonal crystal of belovite-(Ce) 2 cm long with smaller crystals perched on the top. Overgrown on one face are secondary lovozerite microcrystals that have altered to a dark black color. Rare. Originally purchased from Gauthier in 1990. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #19115
Overall Size:27x18x14 mm
Crystals:micro to 20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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