gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MICROCLINE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE, POLYLITHIONITE, SERANDITE


Specimen: #14536
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 40mm x 19mm x 20mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating combo piece of rare gemmy Manganoneptunite crystals decorating well formed tan crystal of Catapleiite pseudomorph after Sodalite on white Microcline base, with Aegirine, Albite, Polylithionite, Serandite – 7 minerals. The Manganoneptunites are with intense dark red color and rhombohedral habit. They have perfect sharp shape, good luster and are gemmy. Black Aegirine needle crystals are seen in the base. Colorless plates of Albite and sparkling Polylithionite rosettes are present too. The final accent is very small salmon pink Serandite crystals. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 21, 332-333. In good condition – some contacts and nicks. On acrylic base.

Amazing specimen of 7 minerals!



gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MICROCLINE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE, POLYLITHIONITE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MICROCLINE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE, POLYLITHIONITE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MICROCLINE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE, POLYLITHIONITE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MICROCLINE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE, POLYLITHIONITE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MICROCLINE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE, POLYLITHIONITE, SERANDITE