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Pectolite, Datolite, Prehnite from Route 80 construction, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite, Datolite, Prehnite from Route 80 construction, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite, Datolite, Prehnite from Route 80 construction, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pectolite, Datolite, Prehnite from Route 80 construction, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 39031
Mineral:Pectolite, Datolite, Prehnite
Locality:Route 80 construction, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Radiating white pectolite crystals up to 11 mm long in rounded aggregates up to 20 mm diameter mixed with lustrous pale-green datolite crystals up to 12 mm and scattered translucent green prehnite balls. The specimen sits upright without support. Ex. Nick Facciolla collection (author of Minerals of Laurel Hill, NJ) collected in 1969
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:3-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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