2.4" Sharp Aegirine Crystals on Quartz - Malawi
This is a beautiful 2.4" wide association of sharp, lustrous black aegirine crystals with slightly hidden quartz crystals. This mineral cluster was collected from Mount Malosa in the Southern region of Malawi, Africa.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
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.
$49
SPECIES
Aegirine & Quartz
LOCATION
Mount Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi, Africa
SIZE
2.4 x 2.1"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#326654