Blueish-Green Prehnite on Matrix  – NBB 138

Very unusual, rare, blueish-green prehnite on matrix


Measurements:  55 x 43 x 28 mm

Description:  Very unusual and rare, blueish-green prehnite balls sit on a quartz and basalt matrix. The matrix has been trimmed for better display.

We have never seen this colour prehnite from the Brandberg area before. 

The prehnite has quite a bit of damage around the edges, and has flaws.
Weight of Specimen:  75.4 g

Chemical Composition:   Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH) (prehnite)   
                                        SiO2  
(quartz)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (prehnite) 6-6.5  
                                          (quartz) 7

Location:  Brandberg, Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NBB 138

US $ 65





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