Dragon Minerals - Update February 6, 2019
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the locality for more information.| 18413: | Chabazite Breiðdalsheidi, Suður-Múlasýsla, Eastern Region, Iceland Small cabinet - 7.8 x 5.1 x 4.7 cm (3.1 x 2.0 x 1.9 inches) Weight - 156 grams (0.34 pounds) ex D. W. Schmerling collection Specimen status: Sold Despite the fact that Iceland is has
lots of volcanic activity and therefore lots of basalts
with zeolites, Iceland zeolites are not well represented
in most mineral collections. Here we have a dark basalt
matrix hosting several cavities packed with colorless,
translucent chabazite crystals. These crystals reach a
few mm in size and most are complete. A rich and
representative Icelandic chabazite specimen that
displays just fine from several angles without needing a
stand. No damage.
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