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Scolecite

Ex Harry J. Foy Collection

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Description
Locality: 
County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 2.8 × 2.6 cm
Description

Minor basalt matrix with dense sprays of scolefcite, a rare zeolite mineral in the County Antrim Basalt Formation.This specimen was collected by the late Harry J, Foy who contributed hugely to the knowledge of Irish minerals. He collected from the mid 1960's until ill health forced him to stop in the late 1990's. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Scolecite

Formula: 
CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O
Strunz: 
9.GA.05
Hardness: 
5.0 - 5.5
Streak: 
white

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