Rhodizite xl; Mt. Ibity, Antsirabe, Madagascar; Cab; unique piece
Rhodizite crystal from Mount Ibity, Antsirabe, Madagascar – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This small cabinet specimen features a Rhodizite crystal from Mt. Ibity near Antsirabe, Madagascar. The pale to slightly yellowish crystal is embedded within a massive feldspar rich matrix showing gray and brownish areas. The Rhodizite crystal is clearly recognizable and displays typical compact crystal faces with a slightly vitreous luster. The combination of the light colored matrix and the embedded crystal areas gives the specimen a natural and mineralogically attractive appearance. The crystal is small but clearly identifiable.
Geology & origin
Mt. Ibity near Antsirabe in Madagascar is regarded as one of the world’s best known localities for Rhodizite. The mineral forms in complex granitic pegmatites enriched in rare elements such as boron, lithium, and cesium. Rhodizite belongs to the rare borate minerals and commonly occurs together with feldspar, quartz, and other pegmatite minerals. Madagascar’s pegmatite deposits are internationally famous for their diversity of rare mineral species and well formed crystals and have long been considered an important source for collector minerals.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
| Sizes | Description | approx. Sizes in mm/cm | approx. Sizes in INCH | |
| Capsule | Capsule | 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) | capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm | capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
| TN/mm | Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in | approx. 0.5–2.5 cm | max. 1 in |
| Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5–5 cm | approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
| Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5–9 cm | approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
| Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9–15 cm | approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
| large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15–30 cm | approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
| very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger, no upper limit |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.500000 |
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