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Okenite
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ID: QO
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Mined in: Dindoshi in Malad (Bombay)

Chemical:Ca3[Si6O15]·6(H2O)
Hydrated calcium silicate hydroxide
Color: White or colorless.
Molecular Weight = 1,966.57
Luminescence: Fluorescent
Luster: Resinous to Pearly
Crystal System is triclinic
Habits: Radiating acicular fibrous crystals
Hardness: approx. 5

Okenite
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ID: QO
Specimen
Mined in: Dindoshi in Malad (Bombay)

Okenite is found in the Dindoshi mines of  suburban Mumbai (Bombay). It is definitely not mined in Pune (Poona) as claimed by major international dealers.
With skyscraping of suburban Mumbai, Okenite mines may soon become extinct.

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Okenite
Size (inches):
Weight (grams):
Price: (US) $
Shipping: $
ID: QO
Specimen
Mined in: Dindoshi in Malad
Mumbai - (Bombay)