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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Mineral Specimen: Black Aegirine Acmite Crystal on Orthoclase




Chemical Formula: NaFeSi2O6
Provenance: Mt. Malosa, Zomba Valley District, Malawi, AFRICA
Size and Weight: 13 grams. Approx 4 x 3 x 0.8 cm
Usually found as a long, thin, prismatic or bladed crystal/s, with a pointed pyramid on top (clinopinacoidal), and very often embedded in a matrix. Fibrous masses, radiating sprays, and interlocking thin prismatic crystals are also common. May also be in reticulated masses and in grainy aggregates embedded in a matrix. Crystals are often striated lengthwise, and doubly terminated crystals are occasionally found. 

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