Scapolite

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Locality: 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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