Makatite cluster | Multiple Crystals | 21.19 Gr | Aris Quarries, Aris, Khomas Region | Namibia arkansite prismatic crystals nestled in vugs

prismatic crystals nestled in vugs on contrasting limonite matrix

These pieces have been cut to show the pale crystals which are showcased beautifully against the surrounding black lava crust

Dimensions: 58x34x39 mm / 2

Weight:  160 grams / 5

Color: Fine blue

Makatite cluster | Multiple Crystals | 21.19 Gr | Aris Quarries, Aris, Khomas Region | Namibia arkansite prismatic crystals nestled in vugsThis rarely offered specimen shows a group of minerals and crystals from the Aris Querries in Namibia . The grouping includes multiples of well defined Makatite white hairs, brown to green fibers of tupperssautsiatite, black neptunite, bastneasite and pink villiaumite in a vug of a phonolite host rock matrix. It also appears that small apophyllite crystals are present in this amazing specimen. Makatite is a rare hydrated sodium silicate found in