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Prehnite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

Prehnite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 62019
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Lustrous translucent green prehnite crystals with casts after anhydrite crystals on the underside. The prehnite exhibits distinct crystal faces, not the typical rounded aggregates. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #1247; ex. Ron Bentley (1948-1995)
Overall Size:4.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:4-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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