Large Scapolite Crystal with Augite

Large Scapolite Crystal with Augite from Rhein property, Amity, Town of Warwick, Orange Co., New York

Collection

Glenn Rhein

Description

An large and exceptionally formed, opaque Scapolite crystal perched aesthetically on contrasting iron-stained Augite crystals, from the Glenn Rhein find in Amity in 2010. This is likely the best Scapolite crystal of the find. The crystal has dendritic patterns on the crystal, typical of the Scapolite found at this locality.

Locality

Rhein property, Amity, Town of Warwick, Orange Co., New York

Dimensions

26 x 14 x 11 cm.

Photograph

© Hershel Friedman, all rights reserved

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