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Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Thetford Mines, Mégantic Co., Québec, Canada

Light brown saponite pseudomorphs after stilbite crystals up to 6 mm. The pseudomorphs are arranged in a spray covering both sides of plate of matrix. No damage. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #148. Overall size of mineral specimen: 25x25x12 mm. Size of individual crystals: 2-6 mm.
 © 2001 John H. BettsPhoto ID: 2063    View Count: 639

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O, Siderite : FeCO3

Zeilberg Quarry, Maroldsweisach, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Area of 8x7 mm with several balls of Siderite (brown) and Saponite. Photo & Collection Chinellato Matteo. anon 20D + Canon 100mm macro + Kenko macro tubes
 © Chinellato MatteoPhoto ID: 90311    View Count: 223

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O, Siderite (Var: Sphärosiderite) : FeCO3

Mulató Hill, Erdőbénye, Zempléni Mts., Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Co., Hungary

Fibrous formation of saponite with spherosiderite.
Width of the picture:8mm
 © Tamás Ungvári 2005Photo ID: 41182    View Count: 321

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O, Hornblende, Siderite : FeCO3

Hátsó Tarnóca Quarry, Kisnána, Mátra Mts., Heves Co., Hungary

Greyish saponite coating on hornblende crystals aggregate with siderite.
Width of the picture:5mm
 © Tamás Ungvári 2006Photo ID: 52673    View Count: 308

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Hátsó Tarnóca Quarry, Kisnána, Mátra Mts., Heves Co., Hungary

Saponite in andesite cavity. Field of view 15 mm. Collected in may 2009.
 © Mesics GáborPhoto ID: 235036    View Count: 71

Multiple photos availableSaponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Sarvaly Hill west, Sümegprága, Bakony Mts., Veszprém Co., Hungary

Green balls of saponite in basalt cavity. Field of view 6 mm. Analized in Geological Institute of Hungary. Collected in january 2008.
 © Mesics GáborPhoto ID: 162003    View Count: 143

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Arrestra Quarry, Cogoleto, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy

Coral-like branches of saponite with calcite. Field size 10 mm. Collection and photo G. Armellino.
 © G. ArmellinoPhoto ID: 48567    View Count: 419

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Arrestra Quarry, Cogoleto, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy

Image width 1 cm. Collection and photo Giovanni Fraccaro.
 © G.FraccaroPhoto ID: 146494    View Count: 146

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Arrestra Quarry, Cogoleto, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy

radiating group of acicular crystals of saponite area size 3 mm
Photo Enrico Bonacina, Collection Domenico Preite
 © D. PreitePhoto ID: 170889    View Count: 114

Saponite : Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O

Arrestra Quarry, Cogoleto, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy

dimension area mm. 4 x 4

photo and collection Luigi Chiappino
 © luigi chiappinoPhoto ID: 211528    View Count: 55
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