Natural Aegirine and Arfvedsonite Crystals x 35 From Zomba, Malawi
R1,002.40 ZAR
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Natural Aegirine and Arfvedsonite Crystals x 35 From Zomba, Malawi
178-860-260126BM
R1,002.40 ZAR
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
A NOTE FROM NICK
A tray of 35 natural black and dark green Aegirine and Arfvedsonite crystals. Nice.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Exquisite Aegirine from the Malawi
Aegirine from Zomba Mountain, part of the Zomba Plateau in Malawi’s Southern Region, is renowned for its striking, prismatic crystals, typically dark green to black, though some exhibit green fibrous or acicular forms. Found in alkali pegmatites of the Chilwa Alkaline Province, these crystals often grow in complex clusters or as single specimens, frequently associated with Orthoclase, Smoky Quartz, and Zircon. Zomba Aegirine is notable for its lustrous, vitreous sheen and monoclinic crystal structure. Some crystals display unique pyramidal terminations or partial alteration to Riebeckite, adding to their geological intrigue. These specimens, often set against light-colored feldspar, are visually captivating and highly valued by collectors for their aesthetic and scientific significance.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Aegirine, Orthoclase, Feldspar, Smokey Quartz, Zircon, Arfvedsonite
PRODUCT FEATURES
Acicular, Elongated, Prismatic, Needle, Matrix, Oily Luster,
PRODUCT COLOUR
Black, Green, Smokey, White
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
5-6
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Zomba, Malawi
Grade = Good to A Grade
Size = 42 - 96 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.22 kg
