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Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Morogoro District, Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania

 
Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Morogoro District, Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania

Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Morogoro District, Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania

Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Morogoro District, Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 75192
Mineral:Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite)
Locality:Morogoro District, Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania
Description:Superb gem-grade transparent yellow scapolite crystal with no matrix attached. The scapolite crystal is an elongated prism with pyramidal termination. Scapolite is a series: marialite (Na-rich) or meionite (Ca-rich) and testing is required to identify. Weight: 2.1 grams
Overall Size:23x9x6 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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