Eosphorite, Topaz, Albite (Var: Cleavelandite)

Specimen ID: TM4-9X7

Mineral(s)
Eosphorite : Mn2+Al(PO4)(OH)2·H2O
Topaz : Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Albite (Var: Cleavelandite) : Na(AlSi3O8)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
7.3cm x 4.7cm x 2.8cm
Events

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7.3 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm. This is a fine specimen from this very isolated yet exciting discovery. It features a few alluring euhedral crystals of bright orange Eosphorite measuring up to 8 mm long which are associated with a complete, gem/gemmy, sharp, lustrous, slightly smoky colored Topaz crystal (plus a smaller one at the base) along with a few pale pinkish-purple crystal aggregates of Lepidolite on white Albite (var: "Cleavelandite") matrix. The specimen is simply one of the most attractive association specimens I have seen of this material, and it seems to be impossible to find on the market now. A superb and aesthetic small cabinet size specimen featuring the brightest color Eosphorite that I have seen from any pegmatite locality. Ex. Brian Kosnar Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 4th December 2009

Photo added to mindat.org

7.3 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm. This is certainly one of the better display specimens from this very isolated yet exciting discovery. It features a few alluring euhedral crystals of bright orange Eosphorite measuring up to 8 mm long which are associated with a complete, gem/gemmy, sharp, lustrous, slightly smoky colored Topaz crystal (plus a smaller one at the base) along with a few pale pinkish-purple crystal aggregates of Lepidolite on white Albite (var: "Cleavelandite") matrix. The specimen is simply one of the most attractive association specimens I have seen of this material, and it seems to be impossible to find on the market now. A superb and aesthetic small cabinet size specimen featuring the brightest color Eosphorite that I have seen from any pegmatite locality. Ex. Brian Kosnar Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 4th December 2009
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