Sodalite, Analcime, Chkalovite, Polylithionite - Greenland

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SKU: MSG1413
Weight and Dimensions

5 oz, 4" x 2.5" x 1"

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A very unique piece from Greenland. The light blue fluorescence is likely analcime. The green chkalovite and blue analcime makes for very attractive patterning. There are some other unknowns.

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