Not all sérandite is pink or orange (and not all pectolite is colorless or white). While nearly white sérandite is known from MSH (and other localities), it is much more common in the Saint-Amable sill. (This is not pectolite. According to the March-April 1998 Min Rec special issue on this quarry, pectolite is very rare here. In 10 years of regular collecting, I never found any.)

The crystals on this specimen are a particularly good example of this unusual variety of sérandite. While sérandite in the Saint-Amable sill never attains the sizes found at MSH (the largest reported crystal is 2.5 cm), these crystals are visible with the naked eye.

The first pair of photos (FOV 3.6 x 2.25 mm) shows the best sérandite spray.

The second pair of photos (FOV 4.45 x 6.55 mm) is a broader view showing all of the same spray and part of another. Near the tip of the sérandite spray can be seen a jagged, branching, pale greenish aggregate. EDS (on another sample) shows only Ca with a bit of Fe. (See the “Analysis” tab.) Since the material does not fizz or dissolve in HCl, it must be fluorite – rather weird. It is loosed (but trapped) in the cavity. These curiosities are seen infrequently, but this one is not unique.

The third pair of photos (FOV 2.15 x 2.8 mm) shows a smaller sérandite spray with crystals ca 1.3 mm.

The next photo is a macro shot (FOV ca 1.5 cm) showing the entire cavity.

Note that the sérandite crystals are also clearly visible in the full-view photo.

Single item shipping weight (no case) is 5.0 oz (142 g). For shipments outside the USA, up to a total weight < 8 oz (225g), this can be combined with items from this or other auctions for the same postage.

Within the USA, postage for total weights up to 13 oz, ranges from $4.50 to $6.50 (including packing etc) regardless of destination. Above 13 oz, I will use Priority Mail ($7.25 - $9.20 including packing – varies by destination).