CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE


Specimen: #18577
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 23mm x 20mm x 15mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

 

Fabulous combo piece of rare gemmy Manganoneptunite crystals decorating very well formed tan crystal of Catapleiite pseudomorph after Sodalite with Aegirine, Albite and Serandite from this great locality - Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. The Catapleiite pseudomorph after Sodalite is sharp 12mm rhombic dodecahedral crystal, complete all over. The Manganoneptunites are with rich dark red color, lustrous and up to 2mm. Black Aegirine needle crystals and colorless plates of Albite give aesthetic finish. The final accent is salmon pink Serandite crystals. It displays all over 360 degree. Fluorescent in green, red and yellow. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 21, 332-333. In very good condition – some small contacts and nicks. On acrylic base.

Rich specimen of 5 minerals!



CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE