Augite Octagonal Crystals in Calcite Matrix, Western Quebec, Canada | SO24

Name: Augite in Calcite

Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized

Dimensions: 119x59x71 mm / 4.7x2.3x2.8 inches

Weight: 576 Grams /  1 lb 4 ounces

Origin: Yates mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac RCM, Outaouais, Québec

This is a piece of a calcite that includes many little diopside crystals from Western Quebec region.  The Augite crystals are shiny and black with an octagonal habit.

Beautiful specimen of well crystallized black augite crystals covering orange calcite matrix. Though the augite crystals have an irregular surfaces, typical of this occurrence, some of the crystals are terminated and are mostly clean.  Make this a special specimen in your collection.