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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Pectolite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Pectolite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Pectolite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Pectolite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 46220
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Pectolite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent green prehnite epimorphs after bladed anhydrite crystals to 25 mm. The anhydrite formed first, was overgrown with 1-2 mm prehnite crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving hollow cavities that filled with pectolite crystals to 20 mm. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:4.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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