Sodalite var. Hackmanite (fluor. & phosph.)

Item Description

Hackmanite is a rare sodium-rich variety of sodalite. This excellent combination specimen features a sharp, 1.0 cm, gemmy and lustrous, rich lavender crystal stalwartly perched on a matrix of lustrous, tan winchite. Winchite is a rare amphibole group mineral and these crystals from this locality set the world standard for the species now. Smaller hackmanite crystals are nicely scattered on the winchite. The hackmanite has beautiful orange/pink fluorescence and white phosphorescence. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this fine piece at $500, more than five years ago.