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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25932
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Colorless crystals of apophyllite on green prehnite matrix. The apophyllite crystals are flattened, tabular crystals with lustrous, striated faces.
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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