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Prehnite

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Prehn´ite
n.1.(Min.) A pale green mineral occurring in crystalline aggregates having a botryoidal or mammillary structure, and rarely in distinct crystals. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime.
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But there are localities famous for mineral growth right here in Canada, one of them being the Jeffrey Mine in Quebec's Shipton Township, famous for prehnite and the beautiful grossular crystal, a variety of garnet.
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