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Antofilita Bola o nódulo de Heřmanov

Antofilita is a mineral with formula (Mg,Fe²⁺)₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ + KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂, in the Anfíboles group. This specimen comes from Heřmanov, Žďár nad Sázavou, Vysočina, Región de Vysočina, República Checa and joined the Terrium collection in 2012.

Antofilita Bola o nódulo de Heřmanov from Heřmanov, Žďár nad Sázavou, Vysočina, Región de Vysočina, República Checa — Terrium

Description

Well-formed radial aggregate of white, pearly anthophyllite laminae arranged in a crown, bordered by a thin green layer of chlorite encircling a dark, compact, lustrous phlogopite core. Specimen complete, symmetrical, undamaged, with notable sculptural aesthetics.

About Antofilita

The famous "Heřmanov Balls" (Heřmanovské koule) formed by a contact reaction: a silica-rich pegmatite vein intersected a silica-poor rock (the contact zone between granulites and ultramafic rocks). To balance that chemical contrast, a reaction zone—the ball—developed in which the phlogopite core was progressively transformed into anthophyllite towards the rims.

About the locality

Heřmanov is a small village in the Bohemian Highlands (Vysočina) known worldwide for these unique nodules. Declared a "Natural Monument" in 1978. As a protected site, collecting is restricted, so quality, complete specimens usually come from old collections.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0074
Composition
(Mg,Fe²⁺)₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ + KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Name
Antofilita
Variety
Bola o nódulo de Heřmanov
Group
Anfíboles
Category
Meritum Persé
Matrix
Flogopita
Associations
Clorito
Mine
Heřmanov
District / Municipality
Žďár nad Sázavou
Province
Vysočina
Region
Región de Vysočina
Country
República Checa
Size (cm)
4.4 x 3 x 2.6
Weight
35.7 g
Acquired
2012
Etymology
From the Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'phyllon' (leaf), referring to its platy habit and sometimes radial arrangement, as in this case.
Quality
Muy buena
Value trend
Estable

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