Stellerite

Reference: 2667

The Isle of Skye is well known for its zeolite mineralisation including Stellerite although this orthorhombic member of the Stilbite group has only been found at one location on the island. This specimen, part of the original 1980 find, was found when a new road cutting was being put through on the A850 just outside Edinbane.  This choice dome shaped specimen consists of aggregated rounded sprays of lustrous stellerite crystals

Formula: Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ ^. 28H₂O

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 45x35x20mm

Size: Miniature (M)