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Prehnite On Quartz

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Prehnite On Quartz

Ex J & S Mommers Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Imilchil, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
2.3 × 5.1 × 3.6 cm
Description

A lovelyelongated cluster of lustrous lightgreen prehnite on a quartzcrystal matrix. This is a very fine, attractive specimen from an unusual locality and an unusually good crystallization for the species

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
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