At-A-Glance
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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
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Apophyllite
Notes
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.
Physical Description
Scolecite and Apophyllite (KCa4Si8O20(F,OH)·8(H2O))
Geographic Origin
Mining District
Nasik District
Mine Level
Bokadara Quarry
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Historical Region Name
Bokadara Quarry, Vinchur Village, Nasik District, Maharashtra
Original Attributed Locality
India
Maharashtra