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Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) with Pyroxene from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

 
Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) with Pyroxene from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) with Pyroxene from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 39662
Mineral:Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) with Pyroxene
Locality:Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada
Description:An interesting specimen that looks like a v-twinned titanite, but is actually a limonite-stained yellow-brown scapolite crystal intergrown with a dark brown pyroxene crystal. The cluster is fully crystallized all around. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1131; originally acquired in 1976 from Ward's
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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