Lemmleinite-K
$38.00
Short description: Intergrowths of flattened prismatic crystals (1-5 mm) of rare mineral Lemmleinite-K with wedge-shaped white albite and altered aegirine. Also contain goethite and natrolite..
Lemmleinite was first discovered on Mount Koashva (Khibiny Massif, Kola) by A.P. Khomyakov. Named lemmleinite (originally without a suffix) in honor of Georgiy Glebovich Lemmlein (1901-1962). The suffix was added in 2002 to conform to the recommended nomenclature of labuntsovite group minerals.
Crystals of Lemmleinite-K up to 3 mm
Locality: Njorpahk Mt., Khibiny massif, Murmansk region, Kola Peninsula
Dimensions: 2.2 inch x 1.4 inch x 0.9 inch (55 mm x 36 mm x 22 mm)
Weight: 39 g (1.4 oz)
1 in stock
