Muscovite, Albite (Var: Cleavelandite) - Brazil, Divino das Laranjeiras
specimen
specimen
Muscovite, Albite (Var: Cleavelandite)
Description
Muscovite is almost always seen as an "accessory" mineral - except on rare occasions, as with this gorgeous specimen. The bladed crystals are bright pearly silver, in a complex intergrowth, with euhedral cleavelandites playing the role of accents on this specimen. Ex. Feist Collection.
Details
ColorsSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.3 x 3.9 cm
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DateOwnerEventPriceNote
UnknownThe ArkenstoneAcquired
Not disclosed
UnknownUnknownPurchased
Not disclosed
Origin