Astrophyllite (classic material)

Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
Small Cabinet, 8.6 x 5.2 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 12/15/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2016 6:49:38 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A particularly fine specimen of this complex inosilicate from this important locality featuring brilliant, metallic-foil-like, bronzey colored crystal sprays with black Magnesio-arfvedsonite on matrix. The largest Astrophyllite spray measures 6.0 cm across at its widest dimension. What a great example of this classic old time material from the famous Kola Peninsula. Valued at $500

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