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Quartz var. Amethyst with cavities after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz var. Amethyst with cavities after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz var. Amethyst with cavities after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz var. Amethyst with cavities after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 32543
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst with cavities after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large specimen of light purple amethyst quartz with rhombic cavities (pseudomorphs) after anhydrite crystals. The cavities are in a radiating pattern (as seen from the rear). Classic formation the subject of: Crystal Cavities of NJ Region (1932).
Overall Size:14x10x4 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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