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Fluornatromicrolite on Lepidolite

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Perched exquisitely on thickly intergrown, tabular, pink lepidolite, is a glassy and translucent, octahedral, rich golden-yellow fluornatromicrolite crystal, measuring 1.4 cm in length. This species was officially named and approved by the IMA in 2011. It is the very rare sodium member of the microlite group. Ex. Herb Obodda collection, and from his long-seen educational displays shown in Munich, Tucson, and Springfield shows. This is an exceptional miniature of competition quality for what it is, and with fine color whereas most were dull. Obodda brought out nearly all of these specimens at the time, in the mid-2000s.

Product details

SpeciesLepidolite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

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

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Lepidolite
Mineral guide
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lilac-purple mica from granitic pegmatites, forming rosettes and ball clusters with silky luster; prized for color, form, and collecting appeal.
Lepidolite
Regional guide
Lepidolite from Paprok, Afghanistan
Paprok lepidolite: lavender-to-pink mica forming pearly plates in a lithium pegmatite with tourmaline and quartz; prized for authentic Paprok assemblages.