Catapleiite

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Catapleiite
SpeciesSize
CatapleiiteThumbnail
Comments
Details
ColorsCream
Origin
Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.4 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm
Species
Description
A sharp thumbnail window pane of transparent catapleiite nicely accented with an aegirine crystal on the back. The crystal has sharp, beveled edges. A gem specimen of one of the most desirable Mt. St-Hilaire species. Rare when this clean.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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