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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 30935
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) with Natrolite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Large cluster of transparent, greenish apophyllite crystals up to 15 mm with radiating sprays of colorless natrolite crystals up to 25 mm. The apophyllite crystals are tabular, rectangular form with lustrous faces (hard to photograph).
Overall Size:13x13x6 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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