Faujasite xls; Üdersdorf, Eifel, Germany; Scab; unique piece

Faujasite crystals from Üdersdorf, Eifel, Germany – small cabinet specimen as unique piece

This normal-size specimen shows Faujasite crystals on a gray to dark gray, finely textured matrix. Light to whitish mineral areas as well as yellowish to golden-colored zones and dark inclusions are distributed across the surface, creating a varied texture. The specimen comes from Üdersdorf in the Eifel region of Germany and is offered as a unique specimen.

Geology & Origin

Faujasite belongs to the zeolite mineral group and typically forms as a secondary mineral in cavities within volcanic rocks. The Eifel region is known for its volcanic history and numerous mineral-rich basalt occurrences, where various zeolites formed in cavities and fractures. Üdersdorf is part of the classic mineral-producing area of the volcanic Eifel and is known for diverse mineral formations associated with volcanic rocks.