A micro specimen showcasing martinite, a rare manganese-bearing silicate, the micros are set in crevices alongside light pink eudialyte crystals. Martinite is a scarce secondary phase in the highly evolved alkaline environment of the Mont Saint-Hilaire intrusive complex. This is a good example of the association, highlighting the complex paragenesis and mineralogical diversity for which Mont Saint-Hilaire is world famous. The crystals are extremely small (0.25mm), a hand loupe will not suffice to view the martinite, one needs a microscope.
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