Analcime, Levyne, Heulandite

An uncommon member of the zeolite group and a new discovery for Nova Scotia, this specimen features levyne crystals. Occurring here as white, trigonal tabular crystals, alongside a couple of orange-tinted analcime crystals. On the specimen is also a bit of pearlescent, orange-tinted heulandite blades. Some of the better-formed levyne crystals display distinct triangular faces resembling a pair of overlaid inverted triangles. This specimen was collected at an inland basalt quarry in Glenmont, Nova Scotia, a locality known for producing some of North America’s finest heulandite specimens. Levyne specimens are relatively rare, and these crystals represent a new, crystal habit for the species. Notably, there are currently no records of levyne from this locality on mindat.org.