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Aegirine and Microcline from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

 
Aegirine and Microcline from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

DESCRIPTION:No. 48053
Mineral:Aegirine and Microcline
Locality:5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi
Description:Striated black aegirine crystal 31 mm high with complex termination that indicates the aegirine is actually a bundle of parallel crystals. Blocky white microcline feldspar crystals are included around the bottom end.
Overall Size:32x20x12 mm
Crystals:2-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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