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Prehnite (green and rare yellow color) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Prehnite (green and rare yellow color) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite (green and rare yellow color) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Prehnite (green and rare yellow color) from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 64794
Mineral:Prehnite (green and rare yellow color)
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Large cluster of translucent prehnite crystals in spherical aggregates to 14 mm. The prehnite filled a cavity in basalt, and complete crystals formed in voids where there was space to develop. Most of the prehnite is green, one cavity is yellow prehnite. Collected ca. 1991
Overall Size:11x8x7 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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