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Thomsonite 
last edited:  12/19/07    number of photos:  5
Thomsonite is 2(Ca, Na2)Al4Si4O16.5H2O
hardness: 5 to 5.5
thomsonite as a mineral                                                             

 

cabochons
thomsonite cabochons:  A  B  C  D

 

thomsonite specimens

thomsonite in basalt:  A

 

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