AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Connecticut > Prehnite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 59731 |
Mineral: | Prehnite |
Locality: | O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut |
Description: | Translucent yellow prehnite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 9 mm across on one face of gray basalt. The translucency of the prehnite is exceptional for this mineral species and the yellow prehnite color is uncommon. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #523; ex. Betts #11883 |
Overall Size: | 4x4x3 cm |
Crystals: | 5-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.