CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE


Specimen: #18091
Locality: Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 35mm x 24mm x 18mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rich combo piece of rare gemmy Manganoneptunite crystal decorating well formed tan crystals of Catapleiite pseudomorph after Sodalite with Aegirine, Albite and Serandite from this great locality - Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. The Manganoneptunite is with intense dark red color. Black Aegirine needle crystals are seen on colorless plates of Albite. The final accent is salmon pink Serandite crystals. It displays all over 360 degree. Fluorescent in green, red and yellow. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 21, 332-333. In good condition – some small contacts and nicks. On acrylic base.

Marvelous specimen of 5 minerals!



CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE

CATAPLEIITE pseudomorph after SODALITE, MANGANONEPTUNITE, SERANDITE, AEGIRINE, ALBITE