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TitleAegirine, Langesundfjord, Norway
DescriptionThe black crystals are aegirine (a type of Na-rich pyroxene) from Langesundfjord, Norway. The aegirine surrounds, and is surrounded by, albite (Na-feldspar). This specimen is about 4 cm long.
LocationNorway. Near Langesundfjord.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-04-24.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection.
Key wordsaegirine, Norway
Tech details285 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number397