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Analcime

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Description
Locality: 
Seiser Alm, Seis am Schlern, Kastelruth, South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 2.6 × 2.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.70cm
Weight: 
28.00gr
Description

Cluster of pseudo-icositetrahedric crystals of analcime with a characteristic pinkish colour and moderate lustre, partially cemented by white pectolite. Nice specimen from Alpe di Siusi, a super classic Alpine locality.

Acquired in 18/09/1976. Ex Gustaaf collection #2, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

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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