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Gypsum var. Selenite on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Gypsum var. Selenite on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 2112
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite on Quartz
Locality:Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Crystalline cluster of transparent selenite to 4 cm long. Exceptional specimen of this rare mineral from this location. Collected by J. Durkos 1968-71 ex. J Durkos Collection
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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