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Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

 
Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 33028
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Description:Green prehnite crystals that grew around three sides of a thin blade of anhydrite. The anhydrite eventually dissolved away naturally leaving a thin center cavity. The prehnite shows distinct crystal faces on the surface. Ex. Ernie Schlichter (1929 -2007)
Overall Size:5.5x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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