| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Connecticut > Prehnite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 49539 |
| Mineral: | Prehnite |
| Locality: | O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut |
| Description: | Silky translucent green prehnite crystals in 5 mm thick layer that formed a rounded shape that is hollow on the underside. These formations are locally referred to by collectors as pocket hearts, because they form in cavity centers. From my personal collection; collected by William (Bill) Barrett (1924-2018) |
| Overall Size: | 6x4.5x3.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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