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Prehnite with Actinolite var. Byssolite and Laumontite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

 
Prehnite with Actinolite var. Byssolite and Laumontite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Prehnite with Actinolite var. Byssolite and Laumontite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 41407
Mineral:Prehnite with Actinolite var. Byssolite and Laumontite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Translucent green prehnite in spherical crystal aggregates up to 25 mm diameter with overgrowth of white laumontite and acicular green actinolite crystals, variety byssolite, up to 1 mm long.
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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