Zirsilite-(Ce) (exceptionally rare)

Item Description

Zirsilite-(Ce) is an exceptionally rare complex cyclosilicate that is only found in FOUR localities in the world. The type locality is in Tajikistan, but some of the best known specimens are those from the Sagasen Quarry in Norway. The species gets its name from its chemical composition of zirconium (Zr), silicon (Si) and cerium (Ce). The piece hosts micro burnt orange Zirsilite-(Ce) with black Aegirine on Sodalite matrix. We have photographed the specimen with a Canon MP-E 65 mm macro lens to better illustrate the quality and enhance the detail. If you collect rarities, don't miss out on this attractive and very hard to find specimen.