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Prehnite and Calcite nodule from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite and Calcite nodule from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite and Calcite nodule from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite and Calcite nodule from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

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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