Aegirine (DBx01-S15)

R290.00

1 in stock

Aegirine (on Matrix)

The Aegirine is the star of this piece, contrasted beautifully against it’s matrix of Orthoclase. A closer look shows some small Smoky Quartz adrift the top of the Aegirine.
A welcome to any collector looking something interesting.

Aegirine is in the Clinopyroxene group of Inosilicate minerals. It is the sodium endmember of the aegirine–augite group, with formula NaFeSi2O6 , in which Iron is presented as an ion Fe3+ .

This Specimen suits the amateur, hobbyist, and seasoned collectors alike.

Size is closest estimate if specimen is laid against a ruler

Description

Aegirine (on Matrix)

The Aegirine is the star of this piece, contrasted beautifully against it’s matrix of Orthoclase. A closer look shows some small Smoky Quartz adrift the top of the Aegirine.
A welcome to any collector looking something interesting.

Aegirine is in the Clinopyroxene group of Inosilicate minerals. It is the sodium endmember of the aegirine–augite group, with formula NaFeSi2O6 , in which Iron is presented as an ion Fe3+ .

This Specimen suits the amateur, hobbyist, and seasoned collectors alike.

Size is closest estimate if specimen is laid against a ruler