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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

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. 72508
Mineral:Prehnite with Calcite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Double-sided cluster of translucent yellow and green prehnite crystals in spherical aggregates to 10 mm with minor colorless calcite crystals to 1 mm. These prehnite formations from the center of cavities are called pocket hearts by local collectors. From my personal collection; collected in 1992
Overall Size:11x10x9 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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