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Apophyllite in Calcite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Apophyllite in Calcite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

Apophyllite in Calcite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

Apophyllite in Calcite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

Apophyllite in Calcite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Apophyllite in Calcite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 65323
Mineral:Apophyllite in Calcite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Lustrous translucent pale-yellow apophyllite crystals to 30 mm in translucent colorless calcite, some with greenish inclusions. The apophyllite crystals are tin, tabular form with secondary edge and corner faces. Rare species and habit for Roncari Q. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #769; originally acquired from Ron Bentley (1948-1995) in 1977
Overall Size:13x10x8 cm
Crystals:20-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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