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Meionite

Ex-David J. Eicher Collection; ex-John H. Eicher Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Bolton Lime Quarries, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.7 × 5 × 4.3 cm
Description

Numerous white crystals of meionite are arranged in a massive block in this old-time specimen acquired by John H. Eicher in 1941-42. Rare and unusual. A larger piece; final postage will be calculated on shipping.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Meionite

Formula: 
Ca4Al6Si6O24CO3
Strunz: 
9.FB.15
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy
David J. Eicher

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