Mordenite is a rare zeolite mineral with the chemical formula, (Ca,Na2,K2)Al2Si10O24·7H2O. It is a zeolite.
It was first described in 1864 by Henry How. He named it after the small community of Morden, Nova Scotia, Canada, along the Bay of Fundy, where it was first found.
Mordenite is orthorhombic. It crystallizes in the form of fibrous aggregates, masses, snd vertically striated prismatic crystals. It may be colorless, white, or faintly yellow or pink.
Mordenite forms fine sprays of radial acicular crystal clusters that look like pin-cushions or snowballs. On top of other interesting and beautiful associated minerals, Mordenite can be extremely striking. Mordenite is definitely a must have especially for the dedicated zeolite collector.
The mineral is found in volcanic rock such as rhyolite, andesite, and basalt. It is associated with other zeolites such as Stilbite and Heulandite. Good examples have been found in Iceland, India, Italy, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
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Very uncommon and aesthetic "Mountain-like" crystal formation of white Mordenite with a beautiful flower of lustrous white Stilbite.
Opposite Sidekt.
Spiky spray of Mordenite on Stilbite.
Several merged balls of Mordenite with some sharp spikes and a nice "halo" of Stilbite crystals.
Spiky Mordenite with Stilbite.
Opposite Side
Large uncommon "Mountain-like" structure of white Mordenite.
A stunning spray of sharp, spiky Mordenite.
Spiky Mordenite with Stilbite.
Spiky Mordenite with Stilbite.
Very nice "pin-cussion" ball of Mordenite on Stilbite.
