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Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

 
Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite from Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 53193
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) on Prehnite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Translucent colorless blocky apophyllite crystals to 11 mm on translucent green prehnite lining a cavity in basalt. The apophyllite crystals have lustrous prism faces with pearly termination faces. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #A105
Overall Size:8.5x5.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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