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Datolite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Datolite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 24955
Mineral:Datolite pseudomorphs after Glauberite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Whitish datolite pseudomorphs after rhombic glauberite crystals up to 15 mm across. Two large cavities left by glauberite crystals show smooth flat interior surfaces. Classic formation, the subject of much study throughout the years.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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