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Aegirine on Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

 
Aegirine on Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

Aegirine on Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

Aegirine on Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from 5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi

DESCRIPTION:No. 56531
Mineral:Aegirine on Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins)
Locality:5 km NE of Malosa Mountain, Zomba District, Malawi
Description:Doubly-terminated 23 mm lustrous black aegirine crystal on one face of blocky white microcline crystals to 20 mm that are interpenetrant twinned following the Carlsbad Law of feldspar twinning.
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:12-23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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