Mesolite is a hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate,a tectosilicate mineral that belongs to the zeolite group. It is closely akin to other zeolite minerals like natrolite and scolecite and much similar in appearance. Its acicular (needle-like) and often radiating white crystals are formed inside voids left by gas bubbles in cooling volcanic rock. Specimen measures 50 mm across,origin unknown | |
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