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Apophyllite, Calcite, Quartz from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite, Calcite, Quartz from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Apophyllite, Calcite, Quartz from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 20879
Mineral:Apophyllite, Calcite, Quartz
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous crystal of white apatite 19 mm across on plate of matrix coated with colorless calcite and quartz crystals. The apatite crystals fluoresce orange under UV illumination. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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