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Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

 
Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 12422
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH))
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Cluster of pale-pink tabular apophyllite crystals up to 5 cm on edge. One side of the specimen is partially coated with white clay that can be removed with careful cleaning. Ex. Richard V. Gaines (1917-1999), co-author of Dana's Mineralogy 8th ed.
Overall Size:6x6x3 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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