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Datolite

Parc Bean Cove, Mullion, Cornwall, England

Reference: 2088

Datolite occurances are a rarity in Cornwall and the UK generally. This specimen from the Lizard penisula has well formed transparent crystals to about 3mm of a high lustre. Interestingly, viewed under the microscope, the specimen shows associated species with the datolite - Natrolite, Chalcopyrite and possibly Heulandite and Chabazite or prehnite

Formula: Datolite Ca(HBSiO₅)

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 60x32x18mm

Size: Miniature (M)