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Aegirine on Microcline from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi

 
Aegirine on Microcline from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi

Aegirine on Microcline from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aegirine on Microcline from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi

DESCRIPTION:No. 44084
Mineral:Aegirine on Microcline
Locality:Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
Description:Well crystallized cluster of translucent gray-white microcline crystals up to 28 mm and lustrous prismatic black aegirine crystals up to 20 mm surrounded by many smaller aegirine crystals. Minor limonite staining in areas.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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