AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Connecticut > Prehnite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 10319 |
Mineral: | Prehnite |
Locality: | O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut |
Description: | Large yellowish translucent hemispherical prehnite crystal aggregates to 12 mm diameter. The transparent outer layer is over a core of white prehnite, giving a pearl-like appearance. Minor calcite and goethite on surface. |
Overall Size: | 4x3x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 5-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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