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Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Turner's Island, Lake Clear, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

 
Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Turner's Island, Lake Clear, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Turner's Island, Lake Clear, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Turner's Island, Lake Clear, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 40816
Mineral:Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite)
Locality:Turner's Island, Lake Clear, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Description:Restored doubly-terminated crystal of white scapolite (a mineral group containing meionite and marialite) with powdery outer coating that fluoresces red under UV illumination. The restoration resulted in a complete crystal of remarkable size. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #7356
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:11 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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