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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19123
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH))
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Flat formation of interconnected cubic apophyllite crystals. The apophyllite is gray with greenish zones and the crystals have modified edge faces on the prism sides. Ex. Reasenberg collection 1429
Overall Size:45x35x15 mm
Crystals:8-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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