Meldon Mine, Okehampton Hamlets, West Devon, Devon, England

8.3 x 6 x 4.3 cm
3.3 x 2.4 x 1.7 in

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Ex. Steve Pullman, Ex. David Garske, Ex. David New

CaSn(SiO₄)O

Malayite is a rare, tin bearing silicate which is hard to distinguish in this specimen until exposed to SW UV under which it is strongly fluorescent.

Condition: Composed of massive material.

Flaws: Nothing Appreciable

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Europe | Nesosilicates | Rare Minerals | Fluorescents | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars