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Aegirine

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An aesthetic jackstraw cluster of lustrous, jet-black aegirine crystals from Mt. Malosa, Malawi. The large, dominating crystal is 5.2 cm and is capped by an inset, smaller aegirine crystal.

Product details

SpeciesAegirine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMount Malosa

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Aegirine
, a sodium iron pyroxene, shows jet-to-olive prisms, sharp monoclinic crystals, and radiating clusters; prized by collectors for bold color and matrix.
Regional guide
Aegirine from Mount Malosa
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