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Pumpellyite on Prehnite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Pumpellyite on Prehnite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Pumpellyite on Prehnite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 29420
Mineral:Pumpellyite on Prehnite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Delicate green pumpellyite crystals in plate-like aggregates of crystal rosettes (best viewed under magnification) on a zeolite cavity lined with green prehnite. The excess matrix was sawn away to prevent damage during trimming.
Overall Size:6x6x5 cm
Crystals:.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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