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Prehnite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Prehnite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Prehnite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 17289
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:V-shaped specimen of two pale-yellow prehnite crystals. Good translucent crystals (prehnite rarely forms distinct, freestanding crystals). Fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Mounted in acrylic Perky box for protection. Ex. A. Stevenson collection
Overall Size:18x10x8 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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