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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 23475
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Datolite
Locality:Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Description:Bright green prehnite pseudomorphs (epimorphs) after anhydrite crystals up to 3 cm with colorless datolite crystals from 1-40 mm. The prehnite did not completely cover the anhydrite (now dissolved away) leaving openings to the hollow centers. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:9x7x7 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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