Niobophyllite
Mann 2, Seal Lake alkaline complex, Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
2.3 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm. Niobophyllite is a rare complex inosilicate and member of the Astrophyllite Group, only found in a few localities in the world. This piece is from the Type Locality in Canada, and is one of only two pieces I can remember seeing of this material. This piece features micro platy/foliated golden colored micro crystals of ...
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