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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 33525
Mineral:Pectolite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large specimen of white pectolite crystals in radiating sprays of acicular crystals filling a cavity in pillow basalt. The pectolite crystals completely filled the cavity except for a cast after an anhydrite crystal that dissolved away.
Overall Size:14x9x6 cm
Crystals:10-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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