Nepheline, Schorlomite

Specimen ID: R3P-U5G

Mineral(s)
Nepheline : Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
Schorlomite : Ca3Ti2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
8.8cm x 6cm x 4.2cm
Events

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8.8 x 6.0 x 4.2 cm. A rare combination of superb sharp nepheline crystals nestled in matrix of minute schorlomite: Nestled aesthetically in a vug are sharp hexagonal prisms, to 2 cm in length, of the uncommon sodium, potassium silicate, 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 a rare member of the garnet family, schlorlomite. Ex. Al Ordway Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 24th March 2012

Photo added to mindat.org

8.8 x 6.0 x 4.2 cm. A rare combination of superb sharp nepheline crystals nestled in matrix of minute schorlomite: Nestled aesthetically in a vug are sharp hexagonal prisms, to 2 cm in length, of the uncommon sodium, potassium silicate, 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 a rare member of the garnet family, schlorlomite. Ex. Al Ordway Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 24th March 2012
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