gemmy LAZULITE, SIDERITE


Specimen: #21944
Locality: Rapid Creek, Dawson Mining District, Yukon Territory, Canada
Size: 33mm x 24mm x 10mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Top quality lazulite crystals from the famous phosphate deposits of Yukon, Canada. Lazulite is a rare magnesium aluminum phosphate and some of the finest come from this locality. Lazulite crystals are razor–sharp, highly glassy–lustrous, very well formed, monoclinic, deep indigo blue color measuring to 10mm. Many crystals have gemmy areas with striking royal–blue color. Translucent to transparent amber–brown siderite crystals add a cool contrast. They are octahedral, sharp and lustrous. For references see the 1992 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 23, # 4. In excellent condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous!

 



gemmy LAZULITE, SIDERITE

gemmy LAZULITE, SIDERITE

gemmy LAZULITE, SIDERITE

gemmy LAZULITE, SIDERITE

gemmy LAZULITE, SIDERITE