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Apophyllite-(KOH) (formerly Hydroxyapophyllite) from Guanajuato, Mexico

 
Apophyllite-(KOH) (formerly Hydroxyapophyllite) from Guanajuato, Mexico

Apophyllite-(KOH) (formerly Hydroxyapophyllite) from Guanajuato, Mexico

Apophyllite-(KOH) (formerly Hydroxyapophyllite) from Guanajuato, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 44695
Mineral:Apophyllite-(KOH) (formerly Hydroxyapophyllite)
Locality:Guanajuato, Mexico
Description:Lustrous transparent colorless apophyllite crystals lining a shallow cavity in amethystine quartz matrix. The apophyllite crystals are square prisms with secondary {111} corner faces. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #2626; ex. Colorado School of Mines
Overall Size:5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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