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Catapleiite

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Catapleiite

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Description
Locality: 
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 2.5 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
3.00cm
Weight: 
30.00gr
Description

This specimen consists of a fine cluster of lustrous, intergrown hexagonal blades of pinkish, somewhat irizating Catapleiite crystals accented by minor Aegirine. The larger catapleiite crystal is about 3 cm wide, not common size for this zirconium mineral. Former personal collection, the pictures does not show real luster, must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Catapleiite

Formula: 
Na2Zr(Si3O9)·2H2O
Strunz: 
9.CA.15
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
Type Locality: 
Låven (Skådön; Lamö; Lamanskjaer), Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway

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The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 3 weeksfrom its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.