Name SCOLECITE
Variety SCOLECITE
Origin Nasik (Maharashtra) India
Hardness 5,5
Composition CaAl2Si3O10.3H2O
Crystaline sys. MONOCLINIC
Size   12x6 cm
Weight 150 gr




Description:
It belongs to the group of zeolites. Of hydrothermal origin, it appears in cracks and cavities of intrusive magmatic rocks such as granite and also volcanic rocks. White or colourless, it produces spectacular groupings of acicular crystals very much sought after by collectors despite its fragility.


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VARIETY SCOLECITE