Rare Hingganite (Nd) on Matrix from Pakistan

Hingganite-(Nd), ideally Nd2Be2Si2O8(OH)2, is a new gadolinite group mineral discovered in Zagi Mountain, near Kafoor Dheri, about 4 km South of Warsak and 30 km North West of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.

The new mineral forms zones measuring up to 2.8 cm and 2.3 cm in loose prismatic crystals up to 1.9 cm long, where it is intergrown with Hingganite-(Y).

Other associated minerals include Matrix. It has incredible size and crystal of extremely rare “Hingganite (Nd)” on matrix!

It’s the largest crystal ever found and seen on matrix. It has great colour and excellent termination.

Rare Hingganite (Nd) on Matrix from Pakistan Specifications

Mineral:
Hingganite (Nd) on Matrix

Thumbnail Size Mineral:
LWD: 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm
Xl: 1.9 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm

Weight: 10 grams

Quality: Rare

Locality:
Zagi Mountain, Hameed Abad, Kafoor Dheri, Peshawar District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.