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Prehnite Quartz Apophyllite Calcite & Analcime

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Prehnite Quartz Apophyllite Calcite & Analcime

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Description
Locality: 
Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg, Dâures, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 6 × 3 cm
Description

I always had the impression that prehnite specimens are grossly underestimated - and i think for no reason. This is a very good combo from Goboboseb out of my personal collection with an interesting paragenesis and also visually very attractive in my opinion: The specimen is part of a vug in a basaltoid magmatite which is lined by clear quartz crystals with mint green nicely developed aggregates of quite large prehnite crystals. It is accompanied by clear calcite, numerous apophyllite crystals and some tiny glassy analcime (my ID, visual). Very good condition and a fine addition for every display. Backside is sawn but unobtrusive for display.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

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

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

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