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Haüyne with Leucite from Albano, near Rome, Italy (Type Locality for Haüyne)

 
Haüyne with Leucite from Albano, near Rome, Italy (Type Locality for Haüyne)

Haüyne with Leucite from Albano, near Rome, Italy (Type Locality for Haüyne)

Haüyne with Leucite from Albano, near Rome, Italy (Type Locality for Haüyne)

DESCRIPTION:No. 28665
Mineral:Haüyne with Leucite
Locality:Albano, near Rome, Italy (Type Locality for Haüyne)
Description:Vuggy matrix with bluish haüyne covering about a third of the specimen. Scattered throughout are whitish leucite crystals up to 3 mm. Acquired from Foote in 1927. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); Ex. A.E. Foote (1846-1895)
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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