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Prehnite with Anhydrite Casts from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite with Anhydrite Casts from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite with Anhydrite Casts from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 55272
Mineral:Prehnite with Anhydrite Casts
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Circular formation of translucent green prehnite crystals in rounded aggregates to 8 mm diameter with rectangular casts after bladed anhydrite crystals to 12 mm. The outer edges reveal how the cavity was successively lined with layers of prehnite. Collected ca. 1995
Overall Size:10x10x6 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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