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Prehnite from Silliman Quarry, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite from Silliman Quarry, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Prehnite from Silliman Quarry, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Prehnite from Silliman Quarry, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 62020
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Silliman Quarry, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Description:Translucent green prehnite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 12 mm diameter on greenish basalt. The prehnite crystals have a matte luster on the surface composed of microscopic crystal faces. Note the remnants two thin sphalerite crystals. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #650
Overall Size:7.5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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