Revdite; Alluaiv, Lovozero, Kola, Russia; MM; unique piece
Revdite from Alluaiv, Lovozero, Kola, Russia. Micromount as unique piece for mineral collectors.
Revdit is an exceptionally rare silicate mineral from the complex geology of the Lovozero Massif on the Kola Peninsula in Russia. This miniature specimen comes from the Alluaiv locality, one of the most renowned sites within the massif.
As a member of the eudialyte group, Revdit has a unique chemical structure that includes rare elements such as sodium, cerium, and titanium. Crystals are typically granular to prismatic and often embedded in the nepheline syenite matrix characteristic of this locality. Due to its rarity and limited occurrence, Revdit is highly sought after by advanced collectors specializing in rare silicates.
Alluaiv in the Lovozero region is world-famous for its exceptional mineral diversity, with over 100 rare mineral species discovered – many of them type-locality minerals. Revdit is one of these unique species, forming only under very specific geochemical conditions in the highly alkaline environment of Lovozero’s intrusive complex.
This specimen is ideal for expanding systematic collections, particularly those focused on rare earth minerals or members of the eudialyte group. With its defined origin and characteristic appearance, it offers both scientific significance and collector value. A rare opportunity to acquire a true mineralogical rarity from Russia.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
| Sizes | Description | approx. Sizes in mm/cm | approx. Sizes in INCH | |
| Capsule | Capsule | 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) | capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm | capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
| TN/mm | Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in | approx. 0.5–2.5 cm | max. 1 in |
| Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5–5 cm | approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
| Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5–9 cm | approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
| Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9–15 cm | approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
| large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15–30 cm | approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
| very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger, no upper limit |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embeddet or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.020000 |
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