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Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

 
Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 24302
Mineral:Barrerite on Quartz
Locality:Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska
Description:Rounded, finger-shaped formation up to 2 cm diameter of colorless quartz with overgrowth of distinct barrerite crystals (rare zeolite mineral). The barrerite crystals are white, elongated, six-sided and only about 1 mm thick, making them translucent.
Overall Size:7x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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