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Prehnite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

 
Prehnite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Prehnite on Graphite from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 49470
Mineral:Prehnite on Graphite
Locality:Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Description:Exceptionally transparent lustrous yellow-green prehnite crystals to 5 mm with remnants of metallic graphite in the base where it was attached. White calcite microcrystals are scattered over the prehnite terminations.
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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