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Analcime

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Description
Locality: 
Mount Kahovan, Moalleman, Qohab-e Rastaq, Damghan County, Semman Province, Iran
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 3.5 × 3 cm
Description

This is a fine specimen from a new find in Iran, the locality of Mount Kahovan produced the first specimens for the international market in 2017. Nowadays it becomes much harder to get this material due to sanctions. 

This specimen shows some attractive analcime crystals up to 1 cm size on matrix. The specimen is in very good condition and represents a good quality.

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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