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Datolite

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These datolites are just amazingly gemmy, like a water-clear quartz or calcite - which is NOT typical for the species and makes this mini stand out. (They are colorless in person - the green tint came from the lighting/camera.) Also, datolites tend to be rather clunky specimens with more matrix than datolite, but the crystals are dominant on this one. They measure to 2 cm.

Product details

SpeciesDatolite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 3.4 x 2.6 cm
Added on11/08/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Datolite
Mineral guide
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calcium borosilicate with glassy crystals and Keweenaw nodules; forms in hydrothermal and skarn systems, prized for color variety and luster.
Regional guide
Datolite from Dalnegorsk
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