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Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

 
Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 53185
Mineral:Prehnite with Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) and Actinolite var. Byssolite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Large specimen of translucent green prehnite crystals overgrown by tabular square colorless apophyllite crystals to 4 mm with pearly luster on the flat termination faces. Hair-like fibrous green byssolite variety of actinolite is in a dense mat on rear. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #A873
Overall Size:16x12x8 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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