Tuperssuatsiaite xls; Aris Quarry, Namibia; 100 g

Tuperssuatsiaite crystals with Makatite, Villiaumite and Irakite from the Aris Phonolite near Windhoek, Namibia. 100 g

The offered specimens display green to brownish Tuperssuatsiaite crystals in the form of fine acicular aggregates and crystalline coatings. The material originates from an exceptionally rich mineral assemblage and additionally contains Makatite, Villiaumite, Irakite, and other rare associated minerals. The contrast between the green crystal aggregates, the lighter matrix and the accompanying mineral species gives the specimens an appealing and varied appearance. Well-developed crystals are clearly visible, making this material especially attractive to collectors of rare mineral species.

Geology & Origin

The Aris Phonolite near Windhoek, Namibia, is one of the world's most important localities for rare minerals associated with alkaline igneous rocks. The deposit is renowned for its remarkable diversity of rare silicates, phosphates and other unusual mineral species that formed within cavities and fractures of the phonolite. Tuperssuatsiaite is among the characteristic rarities of this locality and occurs together with numerous other uncommon minerals. Material from this classic occurrence provides an excellent representation of the extraordinary mineral diversity of the Aris complex.

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Usage Instructions

This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.

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