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Thaumasite on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

 
Thaumasite on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Thaumasite on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 19512
Mineral:Thaumasite on Prehnite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Large, compact mass of white thaumasite on translucent green prehnite. The thaumasite fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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