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TitleStilbite
DescriptionStilbite is a silicate. Stilbite is also a common zeolite. Stilbite commonly forms crystals inside the petrified bubbles of volcanic rocks that have undergone a small amount of metamorphism. Stilbite crystals can aggregate together to form a structure resembling wheat sheafs. It has the chemical formula NaCa2Al5Si13O36·14H2O. Stilbite's name comes from the Greek stilbe meaning “luster” in allusion to the pearly to vitreous luster.
LocationAustralia. Near Melbourne.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-02-14.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1865.
Key wordsstilbite, silicate, zeolite, australia
Tech details351 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number67