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Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

 
Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14479
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Large rosette of slightly pink to white apophyllite crystals up to 25 mm on green prehnite. The apophyllite crystals are lustrous and partially translucent.
Overall Size:6x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-2.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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