Vlasovite, Gittinsite, Eudialyte

Specimen ID: 47E-J8E

Mineral(s)
Vlasovite : Na2ZrSi4O11
Gittinsite : CaZrSi2O7
Eudialyte : Na15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
3cm x 2.5cm x 1cm
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Transparent yellow-gray vlasovite crystal frozen in pink eudialyte matrix. A white rind of gittinsite surrounds the vlasovite. Fluoresces yellow under UV illumination. Overall size of mineral specimen: 3x2.5x1 cm. Size of individual crystals: 13 mm.
John Betts - 30th November 2000
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