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Leucophanite

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Leucophanite

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Description
Locality: 
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.1 × 0.6 × 0.4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.10cm
Description

This crystal is obviously contacted along the long edge (where it probably grew on aegirine). The “indented” (re-entrant) corner shown in the last photo is typical of leucophanite but it is also slightly dinged. Not “numero uno” by any means. But the crystal is very gemmy – transparent in fact.

Weight 0.1oz (in MM case). Single item shipping weight 2.8 oz. Up to 4 oz, this can be combined with other small items for the same postage. Outside the USA, this could be sent in a padded envelope for $7.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Leucophanite

Formula: 
NaCaBeSi2O6F
Strunz: 
9.DH.05
Hardness: 
4.0
Streak: 
white
Type Locality: 
Låven (Skådön; Lamö; Lamanskjaer), Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
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.