2.8" Aegirine and Smoky Quartz Crystals with Feldspar - Malawi

This is a 2.8" wide association of smoky quartz crystals and black aegirine crystals and white feldspar. This mineral cluster was collected from the Southern region of Malawi, Africa.

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.

FOR SALE
$22
DETAILS
SPECIES
Aegirine, Quartz var. Smoky & Feldspar
LOCATION
Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi, Africa
SIZE
2.8 x 2.35"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#326659