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Prehnite

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Prehnite

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Description
Locality: 
Oficarsa Quarry, Carchelejo, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.8 × 6.9 × 2.9 cm
Weight: 
237.00gr
Description

Exceptional specimen from this quarry.
The brightness is crystal and the color of the specimen is unbeatable. It is translucent with a nice apple green color.
This specimen will delight the most demanding collectors.

Mineral Data
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Prehnite

Formula: 
Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Strunz: 
9.DP.20
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Karoo dolerites, Cradock, Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa