Sphalerite (GEMMY green) with Aegirine (ex Charlie Key Collection)

Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallee-du-Richelieu RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
Toenail, 3.1 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 07/05/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/12/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Gemmy, complex, green Sphalerite crystals are nicely accented with lustrous black Aegirine and white bladed Albite crystals on this fine thumbnail from a small find in 2005 at this famous locale. The piece is in pretty good condition on the front / display side, with only a little roughness on the back. This style and color of MSH Sphalerite is rare. It is now difficult to obtain specimens from this locality as collecting has been limited / reduced in recent years, so if you collect minerals from this world famous prolific locality, don't miss out on this attractive thumbnail. From the collection of renowned mineral dealer, Charlie Key - the namesake for Keyite and Ludlockite.

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