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Natrolite from Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Natrolite from Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

Natrolite from Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

Natrolite from Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

Natrolite from Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 35176
Mineral:Natrolite
Locality:Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:Thin plate composed entirely of transparent natrolite crystals. This is a classic specimen that formed in thin veins in the Palisades Sill recovered during the construction of railroad tunnels for trains out of New York City, across the river. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:9x7x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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