Analcima
Analcima is a mineral with formula NaAlSi₂O₆·H₂O, in the Silicatos (Tectosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Cantera San Felices, Haro, La Rioja, España.
Description
Yellow crystals on a dark matrix
History of this specimen
A horrible rectangular piece, for sale.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0499
- Composition
- NaAlSi₂O₆·H₂O
- Name
- Analcima
- Group
- Silicatos (Tectosilicatos)
- Matrix
- Ofita
- Mine
- Cantera San Felices
- District / Municipality
- Haro
- Province
- La Rioja
- Country
- España
- Size (cm)
- 6 x 3
- Etymology
- From the Greek 'analkimos' (weak).
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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