Herschelite (now Chabazite-(Na)) (rare)

Rupe di Aci Castello, Aci Castello, Etna Volcanic Complex, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy
Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 4.3 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 11/16/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/25/2017 6:45:57 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The name "Herschelite" dates back to 1825 when Levy first described the material from Rupe di Aci Castello. Today is has been identified as Chabazite-(Na), so the name Hershcelite is no longer valid. This piece features translucent crystal clusters of white/colorless Chabazite-(Na) in basaltic rock from the historical locale. A patch of minor white Gonnardite(?) can be seen on the piece as well. The piece comes mounted in a plastic box with a label from Excalibur MIneral Co.

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