Quartz (Var: Prase), Actinolite

Specimen ID: Q7X-MD2

Mineral(s)
Quartz (Var: Prase) : SiO2
Actinolite : ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Locality
As recorded:
Mega Horio, Serifos Island, Milos, South Aegean, Greece
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
8cm x 5.9cm x 4.7cm
Events

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Mined in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s in a skarn on the island of Seriphos, Greece, these included quartz crystals are among the most unusual and beautiful of their kind. This particular specimen has crystals to 3 cm tall along with one crystal that is nearly 6 cm tall. Specimen has rich deep green inclusions of the calcium,iron, magnesium silicate actinolite. An added bonus is that the included color grades from dark to light green towards the terminations. 8 x 5.9 x 4.7 cm
Robert Lavinsky - 28th October 2005
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