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Mesolite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Mesolite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Mesolite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 22644
Mineral:Mesolite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large cluster of white mesolite crystals in sprays of diverging crystals. The mesolite crystals are long, needle-like crystals about 1 mm thick and have chisel-shaped terminations. Remnants of basalt matrix is attached to sides.
Overall Size:10x6x4 cm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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