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1.6" Lustrous Black Aegirine Crystals on Feldspar - Malawi
This is a 1.6" wide, lustrous black aegirine and feldspar association, collected from the Southern region of Malawi, Africa. The specimen is accompanied by the pictured acrylic display base and mineral tack.
Aegirine is a sodium iron silicate with the chemical formula NaFeSi2O6. It is a member of the pyroxene group and it shares the same crystal structure as augite, but a different chemical composition. It typically forms long, slender crystals that can bear reddish-black, brown, black or greenish colorations.
$29
SPECIES
Aegirine & Feldspar
LOCATION
Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi, Africa
SIZE
1.6 x 1.55"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#348744
