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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 10040
Mineral:Pumpellyite and Prehnite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Dark olive-green microcrystals of the rare mineral pumpellyite richly filling a cavity in basalt matrix. Late overgrowth of green prehnite ball-shaped clusters to 3 mm are scattered on top.
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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