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Aegirine from De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Aegirine from De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Aegirine from De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 45092
Mineral:Aegirine
Locality:De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Subparallel black aegirine crystals with remnants of white albite between the aegirine terminations. The aegirine crystals were lustrous, but have a coating of microcrystals that obscure the luster. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4607; acquired in 1982 from G. Robinson; collected by J. VanVelthuizen
Overall Size:4x1.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 40 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Canada > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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