Massive White Cryolite
Massive White Cryolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Translucent white Cryolite - an ore of aluminum. With minor brown Siderite on one corner. Dates to the 1880s. A historic specimen from this famous mine that originally opened in 1854. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970).
Locality Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland
Dimensions 5 x 4 x 2 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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