Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada

5.2 x 5.8 x 4.4 cm
largest rhodochrosite crystals is 5 mm on longest edge
2 x 2.3 x 1.7 in

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Elpidite - Na₂ZrSi₆O₁₅·3H₂O, Leifite - Na₇Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉(F,OH)₂

The Rhodochrosite crystals on this specimen are a dark orange color and have a rhombic habit. This specimen is composed of a large cluster of gray colored Elpidite crystals covered with small Rhodochrosite crystals. There is a jumbled bass of curved gray colored Elpidite crystals.

Condition: Fairly Good

Flaws: Two sides of the specimen are in very good condition. The other sides are broken surfaces.

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