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Weloganite

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The last issue of the Mineralogical Record highlighted the superb weloganite crystals from this famous deposit. This particular specimen shows off several translucent, pastel yellow crystals, to 1.0 cm in length, nestled in a vug in limestone. This is a rare mineral species and the crystals are large. 5.5 x 5 x 4 cm

Product details

SpeciesWeloganite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Québec, Francon quarry

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Weloganite
rare sodium-strontium-zirconium carbonate prized for lemon to honey-yellow crystals; scarce type-locality material drives premiums for collectors.
Weloganite
Regional guide
Weloganite from Francon Quarry, Montréal, Canada
Francon Quarry, Montréal - weloganite’s type locality, famed for lemon-yellow, pseudo-hexagonal crystals in carbonate vugs; prized for locality and rarity.