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Aegirine, Albite

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Jet-black, lustrous aegirine crystals perched dramatically against a plate of albite matrix, covered by a sparkling microscopic druse of albite or perhaps quartz. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 3.6 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMount Malosa

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Aegirine
, a sodium iron pyroxene, shows jet-to-olive prisms, sharp monoclinic crystals, and radiating clusters; prized by collectors for bold color and matrix.
Regional guide
Aegirine from Mount Malosa
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