Boehmite and Natrolite
Boehmite and Natrolite from Saga Quarry, west of Tvedalen, Telemark, Norway
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Lustrous, transparent yellow Boehmite crystals to 1.5 mm lining small cavities in fibrous pink Natrolite, with colorless Natrolite crystals to 0.5 mm in the cavities. The Burvald label claims these are the world's largest böhmite crystals. Ex. W. Keller #360; ex. Ingulv Burvald.
Locality Saga Quarry, west of Tvedalen, Telemark, Norway
Dimensions 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Specimen Grade C
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