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Ilmenite – Pyrophanite series

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Ilmenite – Pyrophanite series

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Description
Locality: 
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 4 × 1.6 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.45cm
Description

The “ilmenite”in the fisrt photo spans 4½ mm. The bottom edge of the top xl in the second photo is 1½ mm. The other side of this face is naturally serrated – a frequent occurrence at MSH.

This is from a miarolitic cavity, in which ilmenite and pyrophanite are about equally likely – and generally indistinguishable visually. The serrated edges on some of the xls suggest pyrophanite. Modulo analysis, this is just a guess. The matrix is mostly natrolite and calcite.

Weight 0.9 oz.

LMB minerals

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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.