Al Khawd, Baushar, Muscat Province (Masqat Province), Oman

6 x 4.9 x 4.9 cm

Sold

Ex. Steve Pullman from trade with Van King, 2/87

Ca₂Si₂O₅(OH)₂·H₂O

A massive piece of this very rare silicate. The specimen is off-white in color with bands with a very slight green tint (less so than seen in the photos). There is a crust of an unidentified green material on one side.

Condition: Good

Flaws: Essentially massive material.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Asia | Sorosilicates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars