Aegirine Crystal with Feldspar - VAR 088

Measurements:  68 x 08 x 07 mm

Description:  An aegirine crystal with small feldspar crystals on its shiny surface. 

There is no notable damage.

Weight of Specimen:  6.8 g  

Chemical Composition:   NaFe³⁺(Si₂O₆)  (aegirine)
                                        KAlSi₃O₈  (feldspar) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (aegirine)  6 
                                          (feldspar)  6 - 6.5

Location:  Zomba Mountains, Malawi, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 088

US $ 22