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Zircon on Albite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Zircon on Albite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Zircon on Albite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 63251
Mineral:Zircon on Albite
Locality:Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Lustrous translucent brown 12 mm zircon crystal on bladed white albite crystals to 2 mm. The zircon is pseudo-octahedral form with pyramidal terminations and short prism faces. The rear of the zircon crystal intersected the cavity wall.
Overall Size:18x15x14 mm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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