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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37568
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Sparkling plate of translucent green prehnite crystals in hemispherical aggregates up to 10 mm across. The prehnite shows distinct crystal faces (rare), no the typical botryoidal growth. Good color, luster, translucency for this old locality. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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