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Pectolite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 28530
Mineral:Pectolite on Calcite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:White pectolite in hemispherical aggregates up to 3 cm diameter on matrix of translucent, colorless calcite crystals. Old Sherk label indicates it was purchased from Charles Hoadley, an early mineral dealer in New Jersey. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:6x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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