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Aegirine : NaFe3+[Si2O6]

Sagåsen Quarry (Sagasen Quarry; Strandåsen Quarry; Saga 3 Quarry), Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

A large terminated aegirine from a pegmatite vein in the Sagåsen quarry. The end termination measures 8x4 cm and the entire specimen is ca 20cm tall. The crystal was found in 2007.
 © Olav RevheimPhoto ID: 188600    View Count: 154

Aegirine : NaFe3+[Si2O6], Albite : Na[AlSi3O8]

Saga 1 Quarry, Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

Selfcollected specimen many years ago in the famous quarry of Saga.
Showing a dark green terminated aegirine crystal to 26x15x6 mm in finecrystalline white albite.
Specimen 87x54x52 mm.
Photo and collection of Ingulv Burvald
 © Ingulv BurvaldPhoto ID: 210371    View Count: 84

Aegirine : NaFe3+[Si2O6]

Langesundsfjorden, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

5.4 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm. This sharp, moderately lustrous, doubly terminated, black aegirine crystal is from the Type Locality area in Norway - Langesundsfjorden. The blocky crystal has an interesting, complex termination and the little sidecar crystal is a nice accent. This is a pristine, floater crystal. Classic, old-time material from the John Ydren ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 233494    View Count: 38

Multiple photos availableAlbite : Na[AlSi3O8]

Sagåsen Quarry (Sagasen Quarry; Strandåsen Quarry; Saga 3 Quarry), Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

Albite. Field of view 35mm.Specimen size 6x4,5cm.
Photo and Collection; Jorge M. Alves.
 © Jorge M. AlvesPhoto ID: 84148    View Count: 220

Analcime : Na2[Al2Si4O12] · 2H2O

Røra, Eidanger, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

A group of Analcime crystals to 3 cm from Røra, Eidanger, Langesundsfjord-area, Norway. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn.
 © Knut EldjarnPhoto ID: 155082    View Count: 87

Annite : KFe2+3[(OH)2|AlSi3O10]

Saga 1 Quarry, Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

black annite xl (30 x 30 x 70 mm) in microcline

Found: 1984
 © Tom EngvoldsenPhoto ID: 178403    View Count: 133

Apophyllite

Dalen-Kjørholt Mine, Kjørholt, Brevik, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

This specimen of apophyllite is so clear and reflective that a good photo is difficult to obtain. This one is from level 240 and shows crystals up to 1.5 cm tall. Overall size: 4.3 x 3.5 x 2 cm.Photo and specimen - Bill Morgenstern.
 © Bill MorgensternPhoto ID: 195204    View Count: 159

Arsenopyrite : FeAsS - (Fe0.90Co0.10)AsS

Saga 1 Quarry, Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

Crystal of arsenopyrite in a matrix of "spreustein".

Size of crystal: 1, 5 x 1 cm
Photo & collection: Atle Michalsen
 © A. MichalsenPhoto ID: 261430    View Count: 25

Astrophyllite : (K,Na)3(Fe,Mn)7Ti2Si8O24(O,OH)7

Sagåsen Quarry (Sagasen Quarry; Strandåsen Quarry; Saga 3 Quarry), Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

A 12 cm blocky crystal of Astrophyllite embedded in matrix from Sagåsen (Saga 3), Tvedalen, Langesundsfjord-area, Norway. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn.
 © Knut EldjarnPhoto ID: 155073    View Count: 120

Astrophyllite : (K,Na)3(Fe,Mn)7Ti2Si8O24(O,OH)7

Sagåsen Quarry (Sagasen Quarry; Strandåsen Quarry; Saga 3 Quarry), Sagåsen (Strandåsen), Mørje, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway

Complete, doubly terminated crystal of astrophyllite. Size of crystal 1,2 cm. Found in 2006
Photo ID: 168842    View Count: 115
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