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Prehnite

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Prehnite

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Description
Locality: 
Djouga-Kolon, Bendougou, Bafoulabé Circle, Kayes Region, Mali
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 3.3 × 3.3 cm
Description

Prehnite balls up to 2.3 cm diameter with partly terminated Epidot crystals, in very good condition. The first picture shows the specimen with backlight.

 

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Mineral Data
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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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