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Merlinoite

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Merlinoite

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Description
Locality: 
Pollena Quarries, Naples Province, Campania, Italy
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
0.8 × 1.2 × 1 cm
Description

Groups of clear and light brown merlinoite crystals on matrix. Shiny crystals with very sharp faces and edges.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Merlinoite

Formula: 
(K,Na)5(Ca,Ba)2Al9Si23O64·23H2O
Strunz: 
9.GC.15
Hardness: 
4.5
Type Locality: 
Cupaello Quarry, Santa Rufina, Rieti, Rieti Province, Latium, Italy
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