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Pectolite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Pectolite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Pectolite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pectolite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 40812
Mineral:Pectolite
Locality:Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Large translucent gray pectolite crystals in a shallow cavity on one corner of matrix. The pectolite crystals have silky surface luster and whitish termination faces. The matrix has many small specks that fluoresce bright green under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5896; ex. Canadian Museum of Nature; ex. Jacques Bradley collection
Overall Size:9x8x6 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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