Melilite (rare) (ex Josef Vajdak)

Item Description

Melilite refers to a group of tetragonal calcium soro-silicates consisting of eight species. This is rare material, and this particular piece is a classic specimen from this historic locality at Podhora where Olivine nephelinites are found. This specimen hosts brownish-green "Melilite" and according to the label is associated with Augite and Nepheline. This piece comes with a classic label from Josef Vajdak / Pequa Rare Minerals, which immediately increases the value. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371 Additionally, a label from the Whalen Collection (from Upsala University) accompanies the piece.