SERANDITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, MANGANONEPTUNITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE


Specimen: #19541
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 20mm x 18mm x 11mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A sculptural combo specimen of serandite crystals decorating tan catapleiite pseudomorph with rare manganoneptunite, aegirine and albite from this great locality - Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. Lustrous salmon pink serandite crystals grow all over. The catapleiite pseudomorph is after sodalite or eudialyte. Black aegirine needle crystals and colorless albite give a contrast. The small manganoneptunites are with rich dark red color. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 1990 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 21, # 4. In good condition – some small contacts and nicks. On acrylic base.

Rich specimen of 5 minerals!

 



SERANDITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, MANGANONEPTUNITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

SERANDITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, MANGANONEPTUNITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

SERANDITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, MANGANONEPTUNITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

SERANDITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph, MANGANONEPTUNITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE