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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. 24310
Mineral:Barrerite on Quartz
Locality:Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska
Description:Attractive vertical cluster of white barrerite (rare zeolite) on top of a base of barrerite. Barrerite is a rare zeolite, related to stilbite, that has been found as ugly microcrystals in Italy. This deposit produces the best barrerite in the world.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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