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Prehnite

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Prehnite

Former collection Christian Mavris
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Description
Locality: 
Berceto, Parma Province, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.4 × 6 × 6.3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Weight: 
281.00gr
Description

Exceptional for the locality prehnite, consisting of an etched vein (formerly filled with calcite) within ophiolite matrix, with prehnite 'packages' elegantly associated to each other, creating a good carpet. Excellent quality for this specimen, which displays a remarkable lustre and apple green color. 

Impressive prehnite from Parma, rarely seen in this quality. Dated back to at least a decade ago, now the locality is practically defunct. 

One of the best Italian prehnite I have ever handled. 

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

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