Quartz with Aegerine - VAR 109

Beautiful arrangement of aegerine needles in and on quartz crystals

Measurements:  42 x 28 x 18 mm

Description:  A most beautiful arrangement of aegerine needles in and on a group of quartz crystals with bits of dolomite.

The specimen has only a few small nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  7.2 g 

Chemical Composition:  SiO2  (quartz)
                                       NaFe3+(Si2O6)  (aegirine)
                                       CaMg(CO3)2  (dolomite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz)  7  
                                          (aegirine)  6  
                                          (dolomite)  3.5 - 4

Location:  Zomba mountains, Malawi, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 109

US $ 85

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