Prehnite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Prehnite
- Dimensions
- 6 x 4 x 4 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- J534
Large translucent Prehnite crystals with green/yellow color from recent finds at Merelani. This form and color is typical of the recent material from Merelani,
with a rounded formed morphing out into chisel shaped crystals. On this specimen, the chisel shaped crystal sticks straight up toward the top. The backside has attached
Graphite and the bottom is attached to Calcite. There are also
crystals of Calcite and translucent brown Chabazite attached. Valued at $250.