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Analcime

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Locality: 
Cyclopean Islands, Aci Trezza, Etna, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 6.5 × 3 cm
Description

A rare old timer from the Cyclopean Islands, part of the Etna volcanic complex: glassy clear analcime crystal in vugs of the volcanic host rock. The crystals are lustrous and come from the type locality. With old label from an unknown italian collector. Ex Dr. F. Krantz stock, presumably 19th century specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Analcime

Formula: 
Na2(Al2Si4O12)·2H2O
Strunz: 
9.GB.05
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
5.0 - 5.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cyclopean Islands, Acitrezza (Aci Trezza), Etna Volcanic Complex, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy

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Best regards Roger