AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Gypsum var. Selenite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 33506 |
Mineral: | Gypsum var. Selenite |
Locality: | Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey |
Description: | Rare specimen of colorless gypsum, variety selenite, from a zeolite cavity in greenish basalt. Gypsum usually has dissolved away or altered and is seldom found in the zeolite pockets. This specimen has transparent crystals mixed with a complex mass. |
Overall Size: | 17x9x9 cm |
Crystals: | 1-35 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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