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Tenebrescent Hackmanite
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
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Description |
Glassy crystals of translucent Sodalite, variety Hackmanite, in
translucent Limonite-stained marble matrix. The crystals are tenebrescent, meaning they fade
to pinkish-gray in daylight, but turn deep purple after prolonged
exposure to UV illumination.
The top pictures shows the Hackmanite with a deeper color after exposure to UV; the bottom one is standard daylight without exposure.
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Locality |
Kiran, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan |
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Dimensions |
5 x 4 x 3 cm. |
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Specimen Grade |
B |
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Photograph |
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