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Microcline with Aegirine and Quartz from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

 
Microcline with Aegirine and Quartz from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

Microcline with Aegirine and Quartz from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

DESCRIPTION:No. 54569
Mineral:Microcline with Aegirine and Quartz
Locality:5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi
Description:Blocky translucent white microcline crystals to 18 mm with a 55 mm black aegirine crystal running through the center and scattered translucent pale-smoky quartz crystals to 5 mm on the surfaces. The aegirine is not terminated.
Overall Size:6x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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