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Scolecite

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Scolecite

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Description
Locality: 
Grootberg Pass, Grootberg Mountains, Khorixas, Kunene Region, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 7 × 4.3 cm
Description

Scolezite represents an outstanding rarity for the locality. A group in this dimension with freestanding crystals is absolutely exceptional! Minerals in general are very hard to obtain from Grootberg Pass, and this specimen is even more relevant for the dimension and the well formed crystals.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Scolecite

Formula: 
CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O
Strunz: 
9.GA.05
Hardness: 
5.0 - 5.5
Streak: 
white