Description
Eudialyte is a complex silicate mineral that most commonly forms in granular patterns. It is usually found within coarse grained rocks and contains calcium, cerium, sodium, iron, manganese, zirconium, and yttrium. This stone ranges in color from pink and red to brown, violet, and even green; sometimes with inclusions of Black Tourmaline. It was first discovered in Greenland by F. Stromeyer in 1819 and was named after the Greek words eu dialytos meaning, “well decomposable” or “easily dissolved”. This name is in reference to its easy solubility in acids. It is also somewhat delicate with a hardness ranging from 5-5.5. The most prestigious Eudialyte comes out of Greenland, Russia, and Canada, but can also be found in Madagascar and US.
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