Building Blocks of the Earth : Rocks and Minerals
Object ID:
1917.1.27
Collection:
Carr Natural History
Object Name:
Prehnite
Dimensions:
H-3.3 W-4 L-8.3 cm
Description:
Prehnite Classification Mineral: Silicate
Light green/white, distinct crystals not present, rigid surfaces marked by edges of curving precrystals.
Chemical Composition:
Hydrous Ca/Al silicat
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Specific Gravity:
2.95
Hardness:
06
Luster:
Vitreous
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