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Howlite

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Description
Locality: 
Bras D'Or Lake, Iona, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 3 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.20cm
Weight: 
36.00gr
Description

A rather large cluster of translucent, grayish-brown Howlite crystals which lies on whitish-grey Anhydrite matrix. Howlite is a rarely crystallized borate found in gypsum and anhydrite deposits. The diameter of the crystals group is about 12 mm, all crystals are in pristine condition.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Howlite

Formula: 
Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5
Strunz: 
6.CB.20
Hardness: 
3.5 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Black's quarry, Brookville farm, Martock, West Hants, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada...

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The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 3 weeksfrom its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.