Arfvedsonite, zircon, fergusonite-(Y), orthoclase
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Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
1341
Nice combination specimen that is both aesthetic and rare. On a matrix of finely formed othoclase crystals are black lustrous arfvedsonite crystals between which are finely formed crystals of zircon (8mm across) and fergusonite-(Y) (up to 7mm across).
Formulas: Arfvedsonite [Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2; Zircon ZrSiO4; Fergusonite-(Y) YNbO4; Othoclase KAlSi3O8
Status: Sold
Dimensions: 70x55x35mm
Size: Small Cabinet (S)
Minerals of the English Midlands
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