Kola Peninsula
Curated by Maggie Liu · Updated:
The Kola Peninsula, in Arctic Russia, hosts the Khibiny and Lovozero alkaline massifs — among the most mineralogically diverse places on Earth.
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What it is known for
Kola's agpaitic syenites are the type locality for scores of rare minerals and the source of fine eudialyte, aegirine, and a wealth of rare-element species.
What collectors look for
Eudialyte (“dragon's blood”) and the many rare alkaline species are the draw for systematic collectors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kola Peninsula?
Kola Peninsula is a mineral locality in Murmansk, Russia. It lies at approximately 68.0000°N, 35.0000°E. Elevation is about 200 m.
What minerals are found at Kola Peninsula?
Signature minerals from Kola Peninsula include Eudialyte, Aegirine. The locality lies in Murmansk, Russia, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Kola Peninsula known for?
The Kola Peninsula, in Arctic Russia, hosts the Khibiny and Lovozero alkaline massifs — among the most mineralogically diverse places on Earth.
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