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Pectolite, Sugilite
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| Mineral: | Pectolite: NaCa2Si3O8(OH) Sugilite: KNa2(Fe+++,Mn+++,Al)2Li3Si12O30 | |||||
| Comments: | Sharp terminated purple crystals of sugilite to 5mm on white, acicular pectolite. | |||||
| Location: | Wessels Mine, Kalahari, South Africa. | |||||
| Scale: | Picture size 1.5 cm. | |||||
| Copyright: | © John Veevaert | |||||
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