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Scapolite

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Locality: Merelani Hills (Mererani), Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Elongated crystal of yellow scapolite without matrix. The exact mineral within the scapolite group is not determined exactly, but is most likely meionite. The crystal is water-clear and has clean exterior. The termination is 4-sided, shallow pyramid. Overall size of mineral specimen: 34x7x4 mm. Size of individual crystals: 34 mm.

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Photo added: 3rd Jul 2003

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