Mineral Name Chabazite
First Discovered Prehistoric, Exact Year Unknown
Nickel-Strunz Classification 09.GD.10
Dana Classification 77.01.02.01
ICSD Pre IMA
Mineral Group Silicates - Tektosilicate within the zeolite group
Collection Number C-9G-2011-0002
Discovery Location Mount Caliella, Palagonia, Northern Iblean plateau, Catania Province, Italy
Image Description A sample of phscolite, which is a variety of chabazite. Sample dimensions approximately
30mm x 25mm x 15mm. Images of the sample show the druse habit of the mineral as well as the vibrant orange colour.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2013 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2013 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2013 - C. Villa, Photographer

June 24, 2014 The last time this page was updated
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