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Charoite, Steacyite, Tinaksite, Aegirine from Murunskii Massif, between the Charo and Tokko Rivers, Aldan Shield, Yakutia, Russia (Type Locality for Charoite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 58851
Mineral:	Charoite, Steacyite, Tinaksite, Aegirine
Locality:	Murunskii Massif, between the Charo and Tokko Rivers, Aldan Shield, Yakutia, Russia (Type Locality for Charoite)
Description:	Foliated lilac-colored charoite on aegirine-rich matrix with lath-like translucent brown tinaksite crystals to 24 mm and gray steacyite crystals that fluoresce bright green under SW UV illumination. Ex. B. Gaber collection #2257
Overall Size:	6.5x3x4 cm
Crystals:	1-24 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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