Saponite

Nice greenbrown globules lining cavities, in association with analcime
Origin: Horse Shoe Dam, Arizona, U.S.A.
Sample size: micromount
 
Rosa massive saponite, variety sobotkite
Origin: Cuya, Atacama, Chile
Sample size: thumbnail
 

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Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

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