Elpidite with Rhodochrosite, Microcline
specimen number:
1655310
location:
Poudrette Quarry, Mt. St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
description: A matrix of large microcline crystals, the top covered with tan colored prismatic crystals of elpidite measuring to 1.5 cm in length. Dark brownish red crystals of rhodochrosite are very richly scattered throughout. This is a fine large cabinet example for the species from this famous locality. Aegirine is present as well.
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