Aegirine, Orthoclase
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A highly lustrous, black aegirine "tower" is surrounded at the base with lustrous, very sharp, porcelainous orthoclase crystals and porcupine-like, smaller aegirine needles. The termination is complete and partially contacted on one side.
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SpeciesAegirine, Orthoclase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 2.9 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMount Malosa
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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, 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
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