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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 62113
Mineral:Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) (formerly apophyllite-(KOH)) with Laumontite
Locality:Fairfax Quarry, 6.4 km west of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia
Description:Lustrous transparent colorless apophyllite crystals to 11 mm with sprays of prismatic white laumontite crystals to 2 mm. The apophyllite crystals are thin, tabular rectangular form resembling blades. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #1000
Overall Size:26x16x11 mm
Crystals:1-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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