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Katayamalite, Sugilite, Albite, Aegirine from Iwaki Jima, Echi Gun, Ehima Pref., Japan (Type Locality for Katayamalite and Sugilite)

 
Katayamalite, Sugilite, Albite, Aegirine from Iwaki Jima, Echi Gun, Ehima Pref., Japan (Type Locality for Katayamalite and Sugilite)

Katayamalite, Sugilite, Albite, Aegirine from Iwaki Jima, Echi Gun, Ehima Pref., Japan (Type Locality for Katayamalite and Sugilite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Katayamalite, Sugilite, Albite, Aegirine from Iwaki Jima, Echi Gun, Ehima Pref., Japan (Type Locality for Katayamalite and Sugilite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35995
Mineral:Katayamalite, Sugilite, Albite, Aegirine
Locality:Iwaki Jima, Echi Gun, Ehima Pref., Japan (Type Locality for Katayamalite and Sugilite)
Description:Two crystals of white katayamalite in matrix of sugilite, albite and aegirine. The easiest was to locate the katayamalite is under SW UV illumination because it fluoresces bright blue-white.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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