Specifications
Description
Locality: India
Description: Scolecite is a hydrated calcium aluminium silicate mineral. Scolecite typically forms in slender, prismatic crystals that can be elongated and needle-like. Often, these crystals form impressively large radiating and intersecting clusters which are prized as pieces among collectors.
In addition to its characteristic bursts of delicate needles, scolecite is also commonly found in the form of massive fibrous growths. In this form, scolecite appears as a solid, cohesive lumps or blocks of material. While this form of scolecite lacks the distinct elongated crystal shapes that are typical of its prismatic form, these solid fibrous masses make for ideal carving material, and are commonly shaped into spheres. These spheres display a beautiful silky luster caused by light reflecting off the mineral fibers along the length of the shape.
Chemical Composition: CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O
Small
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 35mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 55g
Medium
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 45mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 110g
Quantity: 1pc
We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.