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Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Chantilly Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia

 
Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Chantilly Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia

Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Chantilly Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45843
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite
Locality:Chantilly Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia
Description:Transparent colorless apophyllite crystals to 22 mm across on translucent green prehnite crystals up to 3 mm. The prehnite crystals are lustrous and show distinct crystal form. The bottom was sawn to remove excess bulk without damage.
Overall Size:8x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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