Massive White Cryolite

Massive White Cryolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Translucent white Cryolite - an ore of aluminum. With minor brown Siderite on one corner. Dates to the 1880s. A historic specimen from this famous mine that originally opened in 1854. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970).

Locality

Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland

Dimensions

5 x 4 x 2 cm.


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