6730 - Scolecite

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

6730

Mineral Name

Scolecite

Chemical Formula

CaAl2Si3O10•3(H2O)

Subcollection

Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
 Donation
Associated Minerals
Apophyllite

This specimen is majority Scolecite and contains Apophyllite (KCa4Si8O20(F,OH)·8(H2O)).

Three intersecting sprays of lustrous, translucent, white scolecite blade crystals. Delicate with sharp, well defined shape, shimmering and pearly luster. Sprays are attached on transparent, prismatic, colorless Apophyllite crystals with truncated edges and green-yellow appearance. Bokadara Quarry, Vinchur Village, Nasik District, Maharashtra, India. 5 x 4 cm.

Scolecite and Apophyllite (KCa4Si8O20(F,OH)·8(H2O))

Geographic Origin

Mining District

Nasik District

Mine Level

Bokadara Quarry
Historical Region Name
Bokadara Quarry, Vinchur Village, Nasik District, Maharashtra
Original Attributed Locality
India
Maharashtra