gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, AEGIRINE, SERANDITE


Specimen: #15453
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 20mm x 12mm x 10mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rich small combo specimen of rare gemmy Manganoneptunite crystals decorating well formed tan crystal of Catapleiite pseudomorph after Sodalite with Aegirine and Serandite. The piece comes from the famous Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. The Manganoneptunites are with intense wine-red color and rhombohedral habit. They have perfect sharp shape, strong luster and are gemmy. Black Aegirine needle crystal gives excellent finish. The final accent is small salmon pink Serandite crystals. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 21, 332-333. In very good condition – some minor nicks. On acrylic base.

Fantastic!



gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, AEGIRINE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, AEGIRINE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, AEGIRINE, SERANDITE

gemmy MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, AEGIRINE, SERANDITE