Aegirine from Mount Malosa, Southern Region, Malawi

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A very fine example for this mineral, the specimen consists of a cluster of platy white eudidymite crystals, these hosting lustrous black needle like crystals of aegirine. There are no points of attachment, this is complete all around and in great condition.

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SpeciesAegirine Eudidymite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm

Added on10/25/2024

LocalityMalawi, Southern Region, Mount Malosa

Current owner

Unknown Owner

Acquired: Nov 2024
Price paid: $265.00

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Weinrich Minerals	Not disclosed

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, a sodium iron pyroxene, shows jet-to-olive prisms, sharp monoclinic crystals, and radiating clusters; prized by collectors for bold color and matrix.

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