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Aegirine, Albite

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A SUPERB, complete all-around and pristine cluster of lustrous, skyscraper-like, black aegirine crystals beautifully accented and contrasted by sharp, off-white albite crystals at the base. This very aesthetic piece is from recent finds at Mt. Malosa, Malawi.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 2.1 x 2.0 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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