Description

Detailed Description

An exquisite sharp, steeply-terminated synchysite crystal, with great form and complexity towards the termination. A small amount of surface hollowing at the termination and also along one crystal edge makes it possible to see some of the internal layering. In excellent condition. This is a fantastic synchysite crystal.

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About these Synchysites

These remarkable synchysite crystals are from a recent small pocket at Novo Horizonte. The crystals are particularly interesting on closer inspection – they are internally zoned and, with magnification, layering is evident at the surface and around the terminations. Crystals of synchysite (such as the classic ones from Narssarssuk, Greenland) and other rare-earth carbonate minerals have often been shown in studies to be comprised of more than one closely-related rare-earth carbonate mineral.