Nordics, South Karelia
Ylamaa, Finland
Spectrolite
Mineral locality Documented sitePermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: South-east Finland is the source of spectrolite, a vivid labradorite feldspar; the quarry district offers guided collecting..
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Why this spot
spectrolite (labradorite)
Documented rockhounding locality.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Remote or mine groundShafts, heat and weather
Check access and conditions first.
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