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Prehnite over Calcite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite over Calcite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 29336
Mineral:Prehnite over Calcite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Translucent layers of sparkling green prehnite over a large 4 cm calcite crystals (visible from the bottom). The prehnite varies from pale-green to medium green and has surfaces covered with minute crystal faces (looks beautiful under magnification).
Overall Size:9x8x5 cm
Crystals:.5 mm
Archived: For reference only
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