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Prehnite & Quartz
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Prehnite & Quartz

Hongquizhen Quarry, China
Miniature - 4,9 × 4,3 × 3,2 cm
SKU: V2-2025
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Buy Now 🧪 Prehnite - Ca₂Al(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂ 🔷 Orthorhombic 📚 Silicate - Mohs 6-6.5 👁 64 views
Quartz - SiO₂
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Price 100,00 €
This is a direct purchase item, not an auction. Once sold, it is no longer available.
Shipping weight0,25 kg
Ships fromGreece
ZoneDomestic
Shipping5,00 €
GreekRocks • Trusted Seller
📦 Ships from Greece
🏆 110 items sold
Description

Gemmy and lustrous, spherical prehnite, associated with quartz. A fine quality, miniature-sized example of the species from China. From my personal collection of Chinese minerals.

Additional Information
Shipping Weight 0,25 kg
Dimensions 4,9 × 4,3 × 3,2 cm
Locality Hongquizhen Quarry, China
Mineral Data
Primary mineral
Prehnite - Ca₂Al(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂
Detected minerals
Prehnite - Ca₂Al(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂, Quartz - SiO₂
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Family / hardness
Silicate - Mohs 6-6.5
Detected formulae
Ca2Al(Si3Al)O10(OH)2, SiO2
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Shipping Policy

  • Shipping Carrier: Greek Post Office (ELTA) *For USA only, it is DHL express
    Processing Time: 1–3 business days after payment is completed
    Tracking Number Provided: Yes
    Shipping Weight & Zones (in Euros): 

    Shipping Rates (EUR)

    Domestic

    • 0–0.5 kg: €5

    • 0.5–1 kg: €6

    • 1–2 kg: €8

    • +1 kg: €1

    Europe

    • 0–0.5 kg: €25

    • 0.5–1 kg: €25

    • 1–2 kg: €35

    • +1 kg: €8

    USA *Please Note: We always try to find cheaper ways to ship to the US. Currently, we found a cheaper way to use DHL (yes, it is much more expensive directly through DHL, we use other companies that use DHL) - Shipping Costs Update March 1st, 2026

    • 0–0.5 kg: €90

    • 0.5–1 kg: €110

    • 1–2 kg: €150

    • +1 kg: €50

    UK

    • 0–0.5 kg: €25

    • 0.5–1 kg: €25

    • 1–2 kg: €35

    • +1 kg: €8

    Rest of the World

    • 0–0.5 kg: €35

    • 0.5–1 kg: €35

    • 1–2 kg: €45

    • +1 kg: €10

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  1. The item arrived damaged due to insufficient packing.
  2. The item does not match the photos, description, or stated dimensions.

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  1. The item arrived damaged due to insufficient packing.
  2. The item does not match the photos, description, or stated dimensions.
  3. The package is lost or not delivered after 60 days.

Refunds are issued using the original payment method whenever possible.

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