Moving mountains for you
Switch currency

Current Live Auctions

Current Live Fixed Price Sales

Catapleiite

Views:
Watches:
LMB194669

Catapleiite

Classic Locality

Description Tabs

Description
Locality: 
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2 × 2.3 × 1.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Weight: 
12.00gr
Description

This is a fairly large, single, crystal of catapleiite – not a rosette. It is relatively thick and has some complex faces. Such crystals are not common.

The crystal makes decent photos with the right orientation and lighting, but there is not much contrast between the crystal and the matrix, so it is not really a display specimen. Nonetheless, it is a pretty good crystal for the species. It came from the Poudrette pegmatite, September 1994.

Single item shipping weight 2.9 oz. For non-USA destinations, up to 8 oz, total weight, this can be combined with other items for the same postage. Within the USA, each additional ounce costs about $.20.

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
LMB minerals

Seller Information

Payment options: offline, paypal_wpp, paypal_wps

Seller's terms and conditions

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.