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Apophyllite on Quartz from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite on Quartz from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Quartz from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 21527
Mineral:Apophyllite on Quartz
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Pristine specimen of colorless apophyllite crystals up to 10 mm of reddish quartz crystals up to 5 mm. The red color of the quartz is due to limonite coating alternate faces of the quartz (due to piezoelectric effect). R. Drift paid $140! Ex. Robert Drift collection
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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