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Raite with Aegirine from Yubileinaya Pegmatite, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia (Type Locality for Raite)

 
Raite with Aegirine from Yubileinaya Pegmatite, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia (Type Locality for Raite)

Raite with Aegirine from Yubileinaya Pegmatite, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia (Type Locality for Raite)

Raite with Aegirine from Yubileinaya Pegmatite, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia (Type Locality for Raite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 38019
Mineral:Raite with Aegirine
Locality:Yubileinaya Pegmatite, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia (Type Locality for Raite)
Description:Acicular golden raite crystals filling vuggy cavities in matrix with elongated black aegirine crystals. The raite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. Don Schmerling collection
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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