2.8" Zircon and Feldspar Crystals on Aegirine - Malawi

This is a unique, 2.8" long mineral association featuring a scattering of orange zircon crystals and white orthoclase feldspar on lustrous black aegirine, 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
$35
DETAILS
SPECIES
Zircon, Feldspar (Orthoclase) & Aegirine
LOCATION
Mount Malosa, Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi
SIZE
2.8 x 1.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#326671