A couple of patches of tiny, yellow-orange zakharovite crystals are present on this ussingite-sodalite matrix. The matrix for this specimen is all sodalite, hackmanite with intense orange fluorescence. There is also some cubic lueshite crystals are present in this massive hackmanite matrix, these are only visible with a microscope, <1mm. Very interesting specimen from the sodalitolite segregation environment. Rare!
Be the first to know: latest additions, featured minerals, events, and exclusive updates await you.
Subscribe Now!
Website design by Melanie Lane.
Development and maintenance by Wenex Media Works.