STELLERITE and CALCITE

Evenkia, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Eastern Siberian Region, Russia, Asia

Status

Sold

Size

8 x 5.8 x 5.4 cm (Small Cabinet)

Collection

ex. Keith Hammond Collection

Description

A fine example of the Zeolite species Stellerite from the Evenkia, Russia. The Stellerite has developed as a mushroom-like form, with a very bright lustre and typical light brown colouration for the location. The main 2.8cm high crystal formation is set to one edge of the specimen, surrounded by a number of smaller growths. Small radiating clusters of Stellerite are scattered elsewhere on the specimen, associated with a druse of sparkling white scalenohedral Calcite crystals, which provide a fine contrast. The matrix is mixture of greenish rock fragments with included crystals of green Epidote, a silvery Mica and complex crystals of Magnetite. A fine display specimen of Stellerite from Russia.

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Owner

Kristalle and Crystal Classics