Wrenerite (Scapolite)

Wrenerite

Stow, Massachusetts

Wrenerite

Na4Al3(Al,Si)3Si6O24(Cl,,CO3,SO4)

This sample has a milky clear transparent violet color.Wrenerite is metamorphosed impure limestone. It has a hardness rating of 5.5 - 6 The specimen is fluorescent on longwave showing both orange and bright yellow.


 

Newpaper sponcored award recieved in Aug. 				2000. Go back to the collection. Student award from University of Wisconsin sponsored program.

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