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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

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. 76321
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Hemispherical formations to 30 mm across of translucent green prehnite crystals on gray basalt. The surfaces of the prehnite formations are composed of microscopic crystal faces giving the surfaces a satin-like luster. Collected in 1995
Overall Size:8.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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