Meionite (Scapolite) ("Ersbyite") (ex Kay Robertson Collection)

Item Description

A cool matrix specimen of the seldom seen Scapolite (specifically Meionite) from what according to the label was a locality called Ersby in Pargas, but is now simply Pargas in Finland. The material apparently earned its own varietal name back in the day as the label refers to it as "Ersbyite". A 1.2 cm sharp, well-formed, prismatic, dark yellowish-green color tetragaonal crystal of Meionite sits aesthetically along side the host rock matrix. A rare European classic that would make a great addition to any collection. Ex Kay Robertson Collection (#5901). Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record). A beautiful and attractive old-timer from this lesser known locale.