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Mineral Specimen #6924    Rhodochrosite, Elpidite, Leifite, Calcite, Albite

Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada

5.2 x 5.8 x 4.4 cm
largest rhodochrosite crystals is 5 mm on longest edge
2 x 2.3 x 1.7 in

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Elpidite - Na2ZrSi6O15·3H2O, Leifite - Na7Be2(Si15Al3)O39(F,OH)2


The Rhodochrosite crystals on this specimen are a dark orange color and have a rhombic habit. This specimen is composed of a large cluster of gray colored Elpidite crystals covered with small Rhodochrosite crystals. There is a jumbled bass of curved gray colored Elpidite crystals.

Condition: Fairly Good

Flaws: Two sides of the specimen are in very good condition. The other sides are broken surfaces.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Canada | Carbonates | Inosilicates | Phyllosilicates | Tectosilicates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Canada | Carbonates | Inosilicates | Phyllosilicates | Tectosilicates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars