Sodalite var. Hackmanite (fluor. & phosph.) ex Obodda

Item Description

Hackmanite is a rare sodium-rich variety of sodalite. This excellent combination specimen features a sharp, 3.0 cm, translcuent and lustrous, rich lavender crystal stalwartly set in matrix with more hackmanite. The matrix includes another white mineral (marble?), that fluorescences dark purple. The hackmanite crystal fluoresces yellowish-white, the broken hackmanite crystals orange/pink and they have white phosphorescence. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued $750-1000.