Red Muscovite Mineral Specimen - Canada

This mineral specimen features muscovite mica on a quartz matrix, displaying subtle, uneven red to reddish-brown tones. The muscovite occurs as thin, platy crystals and aggregates, with reflective micaceous surfaces that show shifting color depending on lighting and viewing angle.

The muted coloration is irregular across the crystal surfaces, with areas of lighter silvery muscovite interspersed with faint red staining, likely influenced by trace iron content and localized growth conditions. This variability gives the specimen a natural, understated appearance while still offering visual interest and textural contrast against the quartz.

Collected from the Nipissing District of Ontario, this piece represents a classic pegmatite-associated mineral specimen and is well suited for collectors who appreciate subtle color variation and natural crystal form.

39x28x25mm

28g