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Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 36132
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Milky quartz epimorphs after anhydrite crystals up to 50 mm. The anhydrite formed first, then the quartz grew on top, when the anhydrite dissolved, the quartz retained the shape. An excellent specimen of this formation. ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #20130
Overall Size:12x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm epimorphs
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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