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Lorenzenite

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Description
Locality: 
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
1.9 × 3 × 2.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.37cm
Weight: 
6.00gr
Description

Lorenzenite is uncommon, but not really rare, at MSH. The crystals on this specimen are fairly robust for MSH. Larger ones have been found, but I have not seen any. These are best crystals that I have. They fluoresce a fairly strong yellow under SW UV. At MSH, this is a distinguishing characteristic for lorenzenite vs vinogradovite.

The first photo shows the best aggregate on the specimen. The longest terminated crystal is about 3.7 mm long.

The next pair of photos (FOV 3.3 x 4.2 mm) is a different, slightly broader view of the same crystals.
The following pair of photos (FOV 6.5 x 4.2 mm) is a still wider view showing some of the other aggregates.

Another group of crystals is shown in the next pair of photos (FOV 2.4 x 2.7 mm). The longest crystal here is ca 2.0 mm.

Yet more crystals (to ca 2.5 mm) are shown in the next pair of photos (FOV 2.4 x 3.2 mm)

I don’t know what the white stuff shown in the center of the full-view photo is. It doesn’t look like dawsonite and I think that thermonatrite (etc.) would be out of place in this environment. 

Singe item (small box) shipping weight 2.4 oz. For shipments outside the USA, up to a total weight of 8 oz (225 g), this could be combined with other items from this or future auctions for the same postage. If you wish to keep an “open box”, let me know.

For shipments within the USA, there is a nominal increase of about $0.20 for each additional ounce. Above 13 oz I will use “own box” Priority Mail ($8.75). 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Lorenzenite

Formula: 
Na2Ti2(Si2O6)O3
Strunz: 
9.DB.10
Hardness: 
6.0
Type Locality: 
Narsaarsuk pegmatite (Narssârssuk pegmatite), Narsaarsuk Plateau, Igaliku (Igaliko), Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland
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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.