Analcime Crystal Loanhead Quarry Beith Scotland UK Specimen From Alice Purnell Collection with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 36.00
GENUINE ANALCIME CRYSTAL – LOANHEAD QUARRY, SCOTLANDThis excellent Analcime crystal specimen originates from the famous Loanhead
Quarry, Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. Carefully selected from the Alice Purnell Collection, this is a genuine natural mineral specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive, and full sizing details can be found in the listing images.Analcime from Scottish localities is highly regarded by collectors for its distinctive crystal form and strong locality interest within British mineral collecting. MINERAL INFORMATION – ANALCIMEAnalcime is composed of hydrated sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula NaAlSi₂O₆·H₂O. It crystallises in the cubic crystal system, which gives rise to its characteristic symmetrical crystal habits.Analcime commonly forms well-shaped trapezohedral crystals, often appearing as bright white, colourless, or pale grey sparkling faces on dark volcanic matrix. The crystals typically display a vitreous to slightly pearly lustre, making them visually striking even in small cabinet specimens.GEOLOGICAL FORMATION – LOANHEAD QUARRY, BEITHLoanhead Quarry is one of Scotland’s most recognised mineral localities. The quarry exposures cut through basaltic volcanic rocks formed during ancient lava flows.As these basalt rocks cooled, gas bubbles and cavities became trapped within the lava, creating voids known as vesicles. Over time, mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids circulated through these cavities, depositing secondary minerals such as Analcime.This process results in beautifully crystallised mineral pockets, often featuring sharp, well-developed Analcime crystals lining the interior of the volcanic host rock.COLLECTOR APPEAL AND DISPLAY QUALITIES This specimen is ideal for:
• Mineral collectors
• Scottish and UK locality collectors
• Natural history and geology displays
• Educational collections focused on volcanic mineral formation
• Unique gifts for collectors and enthusiasts of British mineralsAnalcime has also been traditionally associated with spiritual symbolism in some cultures, though it is primarily valued today for its mineralogical structure, crystal habit, and geological significance. AUTHENTICITY AND PROVENANCEThis Analcime specimen is a genuine natural mineral from Loanhead Quarry, Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming its authenticity as a real mineral specimen.You will receive the exact piece shown in the photographs, carefully chosen for its quality, crystal form, and collector presentation.A Scottish Analcime represents an excellent addition to any mineral collection, offering a fascinating glimpse into volcanic mineral processes and the rich geological heritage of North Ayrshire.
Quarry, Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. Carefully selected from the Alice Purnell Collection, this is a genuine natural mineral specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive, and full sizing details can be found in the listing images.Analcime from Scottish localities is highly regarded by collectors for its distinctive crystal form and strong locality interest within British mineral collecting. MINERAL INFORMATION – ANALCIMEAnalcime is composed of hydrated sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula NaAlSi₂O₆·H₂O. It crystallises in the cubic crystal system, which gives rise to its characteristic symmetrical crystal habits.Analcime commonly forms well-shaped trapezohedral crystals, often appearing as bright white, colourless, or pale grey sparkling faces on dark volcanic matrix. The crystals typically display a vitreous to slightly pearly lustre, making them visually striking even in small cabinet specimens.GEOLOGICAL FORMATION – LOANHEAD QUARRY, BEITHLoanhead Quarry is one of Scotland’s most recognised mineral localities. The quarry exposures cut through basaltic volcanic rocks formed during ancient lava flows.As these basalt rocks cooled, gas bubbles and cavities became trapped within the lava, creating voids known as vesicles. Over time, mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids circulated through these cavities, depositing secondary minerals such as Analcime.This process results in beautifully crystallised mineral pockets, often featuring sharp, well-developed Analcime crystals lining the interior of the volcanic host rock.COLLECTOR APPEAL AND DISPLAY QUALITIES This specimen is ideal for:
• Mineral collectors
• Scottish and UK locality collectors
• Natural history and geology displays
• Educational collections focused on volcanic mineral formation
• Unique gifts for collectors and enthusiasts of British mineralsAnalcime has also been traditionally associated with spiritual symbolism in some cultures, though it is primarily valued today for its mineralogical structure, crystal habit, and geological significance. AUTHENTICITY AND PROVENANCEThis Analcime specimen is a genuine natural mineral from Loanhead Quarry, Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming its authenticity as a real mineral specimen.You will receive the exact piece shown in the photographs, carefully chosen for its quality, crystal form, and collector presentation.A Scottish Analcime represents an excellent addition to any mineral collection, offering a fascinating glimpse into volcanic mineral processes and the rich geological heritage of North Ayrshire.
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