Scolecite - India
Scolecite - India
Location: Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
A very nice spray of Scolecite. Scolecite is a tectosilicate mineral belonging to the Zeolite group and Natrolite Subgroup. Scolecite is a hydrated calcium silicate and usually occurs as acicular (needle-like) and fibrous aggregations. It is a secondary crystal that often forms in the cavities of basalt.
Size: 4.79 x 1.02 x 0.8 inches