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Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O, Sérandite : Na(Mn2+,Ca)2[HSi3O9]

Québec, Canada

Very cute cluster of sharp epididymite crystals from a new find here as of last fall Startlingly different than the common stuff you see for the species. 2 x 1.25 x 0.75 cm
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 20567    View Count: 400

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O, Aegirine : NaFe3+[Si2O6]

Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Sweet, pure white epididymite crystals to 5mm on an aegerine needle. Aegerine is 30mm long. Private collection.
 © David K. JoycePhoto ID: 81331    View Count: 223

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O

Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

EPIDIDYMITE. Vasco Trancoso collection. SIZE: 3.2x2.4x1.0 cm. An astounding epididymite crystal that is wider than it is tall. It is composed of reticulated crystals to form a larger twinned crystal. The crystal is fairly gemmy to translucent towards the center. There is a little microcline attached to the front.Amazing for this rare mineral. ...
Photo ID: 183534    View Count: 122

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

A superb and complete reticulated epididymite crystal. 2.5 x 2 x 1 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 20289    View Count: 650

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Nice epididymite twin 8mm x 7mm x 2mm collected summer 1972 in the "green hole". Dave Richerson specimen and photograph.
 © D. RichersonPhoto ID: 30156    View Count: 639

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O, Albite : Na[AlSi3O8]

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Epididymite and albite. Photo is 10.0 mm in length.
Specimen is in the collection of Steve Stuart.
 © SMS 2005Photo ID: 32707    View Count: 315

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O, Sérandite : Na(Mn2+,Ca)2[HSi3O9]

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Serandite-associated specimens of this quality were few, and this is somewhat better in person, as well. Xls to 6mm. 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 20297    View Count: 340

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Photographed by and in the collection of Doug Merson.
 © 2005 DMPhoto ID: 31874    View Count: 345

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

beautiful sample of twinned crytals of epididymite up to 2.2 mm
Photo Enrico Bonacina, Collection Domenico Preite
 © D. PreitePhoto ID: 140575    View Count: 114

Epididymite : Na2Be2Si6O15·H2O

Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

FOV 5.4 x 4.2 mm. Self collected by Modris B. Sept 2000. This is from an "ofshoot" vein of the Poudrette pegmatite. This particular vein also contained eudidymite and gaidonnayite among others. Nicely frosted.
This is a single focus film shot.
Photo ID: 170053    View Count: 89
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