Calcite, Prehnite, Pectolite

Specimen ID: XGN-M54

Mineral(s)
Calcite : CaCO3
Prehnite : Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Pectolite : NaCa2Si3O8(OH)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
72mm x 67mm x 52mm
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Acquisition date:
Dec 2009
Name withheld

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Honey coloured Calcite xls on cream pale honey coloured Prehnite on Dolerite. The specimen actually demonstrates different stages of mineral growth, an olivine rich dolerite, followed by a thin layer of green Prehnite (13mm thick), followed by a very thin layer (about 1mm thick) of white Pectolite needles (not visible in this view) lying horizontally over the Prehnite, then a thicker layer of honey coloured mammillary Prehnite (20mm thick) and then numerous Calcite xls from 1mm up to 27mm x 18mm perched on top. Some minor bruising to a couple of the Calcite xls. Oveall size: 72mm x 67mm x 52mm
Keith Compton - 5th January 2013
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