Hexagonal Nepheline Crystals
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
A rare combination of superb sharp Nepheline crystals nestled in matrix of minute Schorlomite (a rare Garnet family member). Nestled aesthetically in a vug are sharp hexagonal prisms, to 2 cm in length, of Nepheline. The crystals are a light tan color and are textbook sharp. In addition, there are a few, very lustrous, black, partially terminated crystals of Schlorlomite.
Locality
Bou-Agrao Mt., Tamazeght complex, High Atlas Mts, Khenifra Province, Morocco
Dimensions
8.8 x 6.0 x 4.2 cm.
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