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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Laumontite from Mumbai (Bombay) Quarry, Maharashtra, India

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Laumontite from Mumbai (Bombay) Quarry, Maharashtra, India

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Laumontite from Mumbai (Bombay) Quarry, Maharashtra, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 38232
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Laumontite
Locality:Mumbai (Bombay) Quarry, Maharashtra, India
Description:Elongated prehnite pseudomorphs after laumontite crystals up to 4 cm long. The laumontite formed first, then was overgrown with the pale green prehnite, lastly the laumontite dissolved away leaving the prehnite in the shape of the laumontite.
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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