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Prehnite on Axinite-Mn

Unknown Owner
A neat combination specimen showing a crystal grouping of greenish yellow translucent prehnite 1.6 cm across set up on a cluster of bladed axinite crystals with pyrite. Graphite is present as well. There are no points of attachment, this is in good condition.

Product details

Species
Prehnite, AxiniteAbout Prehnite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Tanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani HillsRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$560.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Prehnite
Mineral guide
Learn about Prehnite
apple- to mint-green crystals and sculptural botryoidal/rosette forms; a calcium aluminum silicate formed in low-temp hydrothermal environments.
Prehnite
Regional guide
Prehnite from Merelani Hills, Tanzania
Merelani Hills prehnite, Tanzania: glossy translucent crystals on black graphite, lemon-to-mint colors, and a prized locality with context for collectors.