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Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) from Luck Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia

 
Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) from Luck Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60223
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH))
Locality:Luck Quarry, Loudoun County, Virginia
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent colorless apophyllite crystals in parallel orientation with no matrix attached. The apophyllite crystals have striated faces with {111} corner faces and pearly luster on the termination faces. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #2298; ex. R. Kendig in 2000
Overall Size:38x27x20 mm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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