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Prehnite

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Prehnite

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Description
Locality: 
Champorcher, Aosta Valley, Italy
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm
Description

Fine cluster of bright green prehnite crystals, aggregated in rosettes as it is typical for this specie. From a unique find occurred about 30 years ago at this not much known alpine locale, tha actually yelded specimens like this one that can at good reason rank among the finest ever found in the alpine arc!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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

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The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from 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.