AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Connecticut > Prehnite and Calcite nodule |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 46840 |
Mineral: | Prehnite and Calcite nodule |
Locality: | O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut |
Description: | Oblong nodule, crystallized on all surfaces, of translucent green prehnite core and horizons of translucent colorless calcite microcrystals forming bands around the prehnite core. Under magnification crystal faces of the prehnite are visible. Unusual. |
Overall Size: | 36x30x24 mm |
Crystals: | micro to 1 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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