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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 72862
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent green prehnite crystals in spherical aggregates to 6 mm diameter lining a shallow cavity in greenish basalt. The prehnite aggregates have small bladed crystal faces on the surfaces giving a satin-like luster. From my personal collection; collected by William (Bill) Barrett (1924-2018) ca. 1994
Overall Size:9x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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