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Apophyllite & Celadonite

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Apophyllite & Celadonite

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Description
Locality: 
Jalgoan Quarries, Maharashtra, India
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
13.1 × 7.9 × 7.2 cm
Description

Here we have a druzy specimen of  Apophyllite & Celadonite. The piece is in fine condition and the contrast is really fantastic.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Apophyllite

Synonym Of: 

Fluorapophyllite-(K)

Formula: 
KCa4(Si8O20)(F,OH)·8H2O
Strunz: 
9.EA.15
Hardness: 
4.5 - 5.0

Fluorapophyllite-(Na)

Formula: 
NaCa4(Si8O20)F·8H2O
Strunz: 
9.EA.15
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0

Hydroxyapophyllite-(K)

Formula: 
KCa4(Si8O20)(OH,F)·8H2O
Strunz: 
9.EA.15
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0

Celadonite

Formula: 
K(Mg,Fe2+)Fe3+(Si4O10)(OH)2
Strunz: 
9.EC.15
Hardness: 
2.0
Type Locality: 
Planitz, Zwickau, Saxony, Germany