Zircon with Nepheline and Biotite (Group) - Gridone - Monte Limidario area, Switzerland - 7.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm / main crystal: 3.2 cm

Mineral: Zircon with Nepheline and Biotite (Group)
Locality: Gridone - Monte Limidario area, Centovalli, Locarno District, Ticino (Tessin), Switzerland
Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm / main crystal: 3.2 cm

Description: Mass: 187 g MIM number: 2238 Double terminated crystal of pale pink color (presenting at least 22 facets!), perfectly formed on a matrix of white nepheline syenite and black biotite. Photographer: FMI / James Elliot