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Leucophanite, Catapleiite, Hornblende from Laven Island, Langesundsfjord, Vestfold, Norway (Type Locality for Leucophanite and Catapleiite)

 
Leucophanite, Catapleiite, Hornblende from Laven Island, Langesundsfjord, Vestfold, Norway (Type Locality for Leucophanite and Catapleiite)

Leucophanite, Catapleiite, Hornblende from Laven Island, Langesundsfjord, Vestfold, Norway (Type Locality for Leucophanite and Catapleiite)

Leucophanite, Catapleiite, Hornblende from Laven Island, Langesundsfjord, Vestfold, Norway (Type Locality for Leucophanite and Catapleiite)

Leucophanite, Catapleiite, Hornblende from Laven Island, Langesundsfjord, Vestfold, Norway (Type Locality for Leucophanite and Catapleiite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 37548
Mineral:Leucophanite, Catapleiite, Hornblende
Locality:Laven Island, Langesundsfjord, Vestfold, Norway (Type Locality for Leucophanite and Catapleiite)
Description:Massive yellow leucophanite with elongated black hornblende crystals running throughout. One side has pink catapleiite crystals embedded and there is a purple crystal listed on the label as chlorophane, but probably is fluorite. Ex. Cummings, 1890
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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