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Prehnite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Prehnite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Prehnite from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 17290
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Cross-shaped cluster of large, tapered, doubly-terminated prehnite crystals without matrix (floater formation). The surface is overgrown with small white crystals of an unknown mineral (pectolite?). Mounted in acrylic Perky box for protection. Ex. A. Stevenson collection
Overall Size:28x20x16 mm
Crystals:20-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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