Catapleiite, Analcime, Aegirine - image 1

Catapleiite, Analcime, Aegirine

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A classic and excellent combination specimen from the famous Mt.St-Hilaire of Quebec, with an unusually robust crystal! This is an old-timer. This is a well-terminated, very glassy, tabular, tan catapleiite crystal is nicely accented by sharp, porcelaneous, 3 mm analcime crystal on one edge and by aegirine crystals included within the catapleiite. A showy and desirable combo piece from this famous locality.

Product details

SpeciesAegirine, Catapleiite, Analcime
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Québec, Mont Saint-Hilaire

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.
Aegirine
Regional guide
Aegirine from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Canada
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Canada - aegirine crystals range from black to deep green on white analcime, iconic specimens from a diverse alkaline locality.