RIEBECKITE pseudomorph after ARFVEDSONITE, ZIRCON, MICROCLINE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #18075
Locality: Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
Size: 81mm x 34mm x 28mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Superb and rare specimen of Riebeckite pseudomorph after Arfvedsonite and decorated with Zircon, Microcline, Quartz from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi. It displays one dominant Riebeckite pseudomorph after Arfvedsonite crystal which is partially covered with white Microcline. The Riebeckite has light blue-green color. It completely replaces the primary Arfvedsonite crystal.  The Microcline is sharply crystallized and it adds a nice contrast. Brown, prismatic Aegirine crystals with pyramidal terminations grow above. Small Quartz crystals are seen too. Complete all over 360 degree specimen. In excellent condition – some natural imperfections. On acrylic base.
Choice and rich pseudomorph combo!



RIEBECKITE pseudomorph after ARFVEDSONITE, ZIRCON, MICROCLINE, QUARTZ

RIEBECKITE pseudomorph after ARFVEDSONITE, ZIRCON, MICROCLINE, QUARTZ

RIEBECKITE pseudomorph after ARFVEDSONITE, ZIRCON, MICROCLINE, QUARTZ

RIEBECKITE pseudomorph after ARFVEDSONITE, ZIRCON, MICROCLINE, QUARTZ

RIEBECKITE pseudomorph after ARFVEDSONITE, ZIRCON, MICROCLINE, QUARTZ