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Stilbite on Datolite with Stilpnomelane from Sowerbutt Quarry, Prospect Park, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Stilbite on Datolite with Stilpnomelane from Sowerbutt Quarry, Prospect Park, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

Stilbite on Datolite with Stilpnomelane from Sowerbutt Quarry, Prospect Park, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 43360
Mineral:Stilbite on Datolite with Stilpnomelane
Locality:Sowerbutt Quarry, Prospect Park, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Unusual red stilbite crystals up to 9 mm long on green datolite crystals up to 4 mm across with bronze-colored stilpnomelane microcrystals in crevices (beautiful under magnification). The specimen is mounted on an acrylic display base for easy handling. Ex. Fred DeVito (1937-2004)
Overall Size:35x19x12 mm
Crystals:micro to 9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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