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Chemical formula
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Ca 2 SiB 5 O 9 (OH) 5 |
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Crystalline system
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monoclinic |
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Class
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borates |
| Origin | Cape Province, South Africa |
| Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Massive white Howlite with veins typical of the mineral.
There is a blue variety of Howlite that is dyed and used to imitate Turquoise.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.