CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, AEGIRINE, ALBITE


Specimen: #19681
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 26mm x 15mm x 7mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A sculptural combo specimen of tan catapleiite pseudomorph with aegirine and albite from this great locality - Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. The catapleiite pseudomorph is after sodalite or eudialyte. Black aegirine needle crystals and colorless albite give a contrast. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 1990 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 21, # 4. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

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CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, AEGIRINE, ALBITE