Orthoclase with Aegirine
specimen number:
1503833
location:
Mt Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
description:
Very nice example for the species with semi-lustrous sharply formed blocky crystals of orthoclase, some double terminated and measuring to almost 6.0 cm in size, over the top of a 13.0 x 9.0 x 7.0 cm matrix. Lustrous black needlelike crystals of aegirine are present throughout. In very good condition. Shipping weight: 2.38 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 13.0 x 9.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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