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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 65313
Mineral:Prehnite with Calcite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Hemispherical formations to 12 mm diameter of translucent green prehnite crystals to 3 mm with transparent colorless rectangular calcite crystals to 6 mm on gray basalt which was sawn on the rear to remove excess bulk without risking damage. Collected ca. 1995
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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