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RM3546   Aegirine after arfvedsonite

I initially classified this specimen as actinolite, but after some doubts I analysed it using SEM-EDS and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results indicate that it is an aegirine, probably after arfvedsonite (striated prism...). A very good-sized specimen, with different crystals growing in parallel, shiny, with striated faces, and a clearly visible green colour. Pieces of this quality are almost impossible to obtain today. We will send the analyses to the buyer.

Size: 7.9 x 5.2 x 3.4 cm.
Found in ±2011.
Col. Julio Martínez (València) #1693
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RM3550   Aegirine, arfvedsonite, orthoclase and quartz

A very good-sized specimen with an aggregate of brilliant aegirine crystals of an intense green, almost black colour, with well-defined faces and edges. It is accompanied by green fibrous crystals of arfvedsonite. They are disposed in a matrix of orthoclase crystals with quartz.

Size: 7.8 x 7.4 x 6.2 cm.
Main crystal: 36 mm.
Col. Jaime Murria (Barcelona).
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