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Chabazite-Ca var. Phacolite from Orroli, Sardinia, Italy

 
Chabazite-Ca var. Phacolite from Orroli, Sardinia, Italy

Chabazite-Ca var. Phacolite from Orroli, Sardinia, Italy

Chabazite-Ca var. Phacolite from Orroli, Sardinia, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 47064
Mineral:Chabazite-Ca var. Phacolite
Locality:Orroli, Sardinia, Italy
Description:Lustrous colorless Phacolite-law twinned chabazite crystals lining a cavity in volcanic matrix that is open at front and rear. The bottom was sawn flat to remove excess without damage. This is the best specimen I was able to obtain from the locality.
Overall Size:6x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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