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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 72768
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Description:Finger-shaped translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after bladed anhydrite crystals to 45 mm. The anhydrite crystallized first, was overgrown with prehnite, finally the anhydrite dissolved leaving a hollow mold in the shape of anhydrite. Collected ca. 1995
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:20-45 mm pseudos.
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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