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Serandite, Leifite

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A classic, sharp, glassy, orange serandite crystal aesthetically set on a shard of matrix covered with smaller serandites, black manganoneptunite and white leifite crystals from the Poudrette Quarry at Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec. Very highly representative of the rare species in combination and world-famous locale.

Product details

SpeciesSerandite, Leifite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.4 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Québec, Poudrette Quarry

Known provenance

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

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Mineral guide
Learn about Serandite
manganese-rich pectolite analogue with pink crystals, glassy luster, varied habits, and localities such as Mont Saint-Hilaire and Wessels.
Serandite
Regional guide
Serandite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Canada
from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Canada — iconic salmon-pink crystals, sculptural forms, and locality-first appeal prized by collectors.