Nepheline and Schorlomite Garnet

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Jebel Bou-Agreo, Tamazeght Mountains, Meknes-Tafilet Region, Morocco

Reference: 500

A large vug lined with hexagonal, grayish-white nepheline crystals to 10mm some sharp, some partially etched away complimented by black crystals of a garnet grioup mineral in the andradite-schorlomite series. A rare combination from the High Atlas mountains.

Nepheline formula: (Na,K)AlSiO₄

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 75x65x50mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)