Pale green diaspore crystals occur together with white natrolite in a characteristic mineral association from the Saga 2 Quarry near Sagåsen, Norway. The pale natrolite clearly highlights the greenish diaspore areas and gives the specimen a contrasting structure.
Diaspore belongs to the aluminum hydroxides and is particularly interesting for systematic mineral collections. Its association with natrolite represents a typical mineral assemblage from the complex alkaline rocks and pegmatites of the Langesundsfjord area.
Diaspore from the Saga 2 Quarry near Sagåsen
The Saga 2 Quarry is located near Sagåsen in Auenlandet, Porsgrunn Municipality, Telemark, Norway. The area belongs to the mineral-rich larvikite region along the Langesundsfjord and is known for numerous unusual mineral species. Diaspore is documented from the Saga 2 Quarry.
The specimen measures 6.5 × 4.5 × 2.0 cm and weighs 45.7 g. It is therefore a compact small cabinet specimen. Its particular appeal lies in the combination of pale green diaspore and white natrolite.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Diaspore |
| Associated Mineral | Natrolite |
| Locality | Saga 2 Quarry, Sagåsen, Auenlandet, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway |
| Dimensions | 6.5 × 4.5 × 2.0 cm |
| Weight | 45.7 g |
| Size category | Small cabinet specimen |
| Color | Diaspore pale green; natrolite white |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly on diaspore; vitreous to silky on natrolite |
| Morphology | Pale green diaspore crystals associated with white natrolite |
| Matrix | Pale, natrolite-rich rock matrix |
| Special Feature | Diaspore-natrolite association from the Saga 2 Quarry |
| Mineral | Diaspore, Natrolite |
|---|---|
| Color | Green, White |
| Size | Small cabinet specimen (5-7 cm) |
| Continent | Europe |
| Country | Norway |
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