Mineral Name Nepheline
First Discovered 1801
Nickel-Strunz Classification 09.FA.05
Dana Classification 76.02.01.02
ICSD 2937
Mineral Group Silicates - Tektosilicates in the feldspar group
Collection Number N-9F-2011-0003
Discovery Location Princess Sodalite Quarry, Dungannon Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
Image Description A sample of red and white nepheline with inclusions of sodalite and yellow cancrinite. Sample dimensions approximately 45mm x 30mm x 25mm. Images of the sample show the redish brown colour of the mineral.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2011 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2011 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2011 - C. Villa, Photographer

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