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Chabazite-Ca

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Chabazite-Ca

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Locality: 
Gads Hill, Upper Mersey Valley, Meander Valley Municipality, Tasmania, Australia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 5 × 3.4 cm
Description

Pseudo hexagonal twinned chabazite crystals (a variety formerly known as "phacolite) with minor basalt matrix. This piece can be placed in various positions for displa. There is no damage.

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Chabazite-Ca

Formula: 
(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2·12H2O
Strunz: 
9.GD.10
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Colle del Lares, San Nicolò Valley, Buffaure Group, Fassa Valley, Trento Province, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Gondwana Minerals