gem MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE


Specimen: #8293
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 16mm x 15mm x 12mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating example of rare Manganoneptunite crystals decorating well formed tan crystal of Catapleiite pseudomorph after Sodalite. Manganoneptunites are with intense dark red colored and rhombohedral habit. They have perfect sharp shape, good luster and are gem. Some unidentified white mineral is present too. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 21, 332-333. In excellent condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous and rare!

 



gem MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE

gem MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE

gem MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE

gem MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE

gem MANGANONEPTUNITE, CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE