Tremolite - Tanzania When the mineral is exposed

When the mineral is exposed to radioactive gamma rays

You will receive the specimen pictured

000 different species identified

Track Length: ~4 in

Rutilated Quartz is a variety of quartz that contains inclusions of rutile

Tremolite - Tanzania When the mineral is exposedTremolite is part of a group of silicate minerals that forms in sediments rich in dolomite and quartz. Pure tremolite is a creamy white but will change to a green color depending on the content of iron present. Nephrite jade is actually just a green variety of tremolite. Unfortunately, the fibrous form of this mineral has been classified as one of the six recognized forms of asbestos. At high environmental temperatures, this mineral will convert to