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Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 76751
Mineral:Prehnite with Pumpellyite(?)
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Translucent green prehnite crystals in hemispherical formations to 15 mm diameter with scattered dark microcrystals (pumpellyite?) on the surfaces. The surfaces of the prehnite formations are composed of microscopic crystal faces and have a waxy luster. Collected 20 November 1994
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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