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Natrolite var. Brevicite from Langesundsfjorden, Vestfold, Norway

 
Natrolite var. Brevicite from Langesundsfjorden, Vestfold, Norway

Natrolite var. Brevicite from Langesundsfjorden, Vestfold, Norway

DESCRIPTION:No. 66058
Mineral:Natrolite var. Brevicite
Locality:Langesundsfjorden, Vestfold, Norway
Description:Compact crystallized mass of translucent gray-brown brevicite, the variety of the mineral natrolite. Brevicite was originally thought to be a valid unique species, but in 1892 was determined to be identical in composition to natrolite. Ex. Columbia University collection #C83789; ex. American Museum of Natural History (NY. NY)
Overall Size:4x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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