Phlogopite, Diopside
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This is an incredibly thick "book" of microscopically thin sheets of phlogopite mica from Canada - it is hard to imagine how many are in this 3.3-cm thick stack. You can see the sharp hexagonal outline clearly here, the dark, smoky color, and the high reflectivity.
Product details
SpeciesDiopside, Phlogopite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.1 x 6.0 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Québec, Yates Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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classic clinopyroxene with prism crystals in chrome-green to violane violet, varied habits and marble localities prized by collectors.Regional guide
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