Eucryptite from Namibia

Contributed by: Daniel C. Montero
minID: C82-EX8
Date: May 5th, 2026
Locality: Molopo Mine (Petalite Pegmatite), Strathmore pegmatites, Cape Cross area, Arandis Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia (See on Mindat)
Size: 7 x 2 x 12 cm

Description:
This is a large slab cut from a big Eucryptite nodule.
From a new location! Strathmore pegmatites, Cape Cross area, Erongo Region, Namibia.

Originally posted by Daniel C Montero on Nature's Rainbows in 2021.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Eucryptite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

• Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Red