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Prehnite


Prehnite : Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

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Locality: Jeffrey Mine (Jeffrey Quarry), Asbestos, Shipton Township, Richmond Co., Québec, Canada
Cluster of many intersecting lustrous prehnite crystals up to 20 mm. A few crystals are doubly-terminated and many are translucent at the termination. An excellent specimen of distinct prehnite crystals (rare). Ex. A. Stevenson collection #520. Overall size of mineral specimen: 22x16x11 mm. Size of individual crystals: 10-20 mm.

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