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Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

 
Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

Barrerite on Quartz from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 82445
Mineral:Barrerite on Quartz
Locality:Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska
Description:Bladed translucent white barrerite crystals, a rare zeolite species, to 10 mm over translucent colorless quartz microcrystals. This specimen was found in a tidal-zone cavity exposed at low tide on a remote island accessible only by boat or seaplane. Ex. Miller collection T1732; ex. Betts #57634
Overall Size:30x20x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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