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Quartz cast after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz cast after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz cast after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 25394
Mineral:Quartz cast after Anhydrite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Well formed cast of pale lilac-purple quartz that crystallized in a cavity surrounded by fans of anhydrite crystals up to 6 cm long. The anhydrite dissolved away leaving fan-shaped impressions in the surface. One end shows amethyst core crystals. Ex. Walter Kuenstler collection #1446
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm impressions
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