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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 24309
Mineral:Barrerite on Quartz
Locality:Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska
Description:Rounded knob of quartz covered all around with white barrerite crystals. Barrerite is a rare zeolite mineral that resembles stilbite, but has white color. This locality sets the worldwide standard for this rare mineral.
Overall Size:4x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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