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Datolite

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Datolite

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Description
Locality: 
Frassinoro, Modena Province, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10 × 4 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.30cm
Description

Druse with big, well formed, translucent crystals of white Datolite on matrix.

A true italian classic from the emilian Appennines. Findings of thes specimens were quite common duuring the 70's to 90's. Nowadays it has become difficult to see new material on the market. Pieces become available from old collection like in this case.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Datolite

Formula: 
Ca(HBSiO5)
Strunz: 
9.AJ.20
Hardness: 
5.0 - 5.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Nødebro Mine (Nøddebro), Arendal Iron Mines, Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway

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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.