Natrolite

Gaulsberg Quarry, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Natrolite
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Article codeVIII.J.2110.004
Natrolite from Gaulsberg Quarry, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
This specimen measures approximately 120x50x45 mm and weighs approximately 0,350 kilogramme.

A few fragile clusters of natrolite needles beautifully crystallized in a basaltic geode.
Natrolite in its acicular form is very brittle and easy broken.
Natrolite is named for the Greek word "natron", in allusion to its sodium content, and "lithos" for stone.