{"product_id":"thulite-kirsten-norway","title":"Thulite- Kirsten, Norway","description":"\u003cp\u003eThulite\u003cbr\u003eKirsten, Norway\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 6.9 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis specimen is composed predominantly of dense, massive thulite, displaying mottled shades of dusty rose, salmon pink, burgundy and reddish-purple with contrasting cream to pale greenish matrix material.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than showing isolated crystals, the thulite occurs as fine-grained crystalline masses and irregular patches throughout the matrix, giving the specimen a richly textured, almost marbled appearance. This massive habit is quite typical of classic Norwegian thulite. Thulite's coloration results from manganese incorporated into the zoisite structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorway is particularly significant for thulite: the mineral variety was first recognized in Norway in the early 19th century, and the country remains famous for several important deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48012450693251,"sku":"barrydwr3-2of2-424","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_6436.jpg?v=1787868384","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/thulite-kirsten-norway","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}