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Prehnite from Cantera Oficarsa, Carchelejo, Jaen, Andalucia, Spain

 
Prehnite from Cantera Oficarsa, Carchelejo, Jaen, Andalucia, Spain

Prehnite from Cantera Oficarsa, Carchelejo, Jaen, Andalucia, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 59279
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Cantera Oficarsa, Carchelejo, Jaen, Andalucia, Spain
Description:Large cluster of translucent green prehnite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 32 mm diameter with bladed crystal faces on the surfaces of the aggregates. The prehnite crystals grew over elongated brown crystals, probably diopside or augite.
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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