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Pectolite on Datolite with Chamosite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite on Datolite with Chamosite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite on Datolite with Chamosite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite on Datolite with Chamosite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite on Datolite with Chamosite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 46405
Mineral:Pectolite on Datolite with Chamosite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Hemispherical formation 40 mm diameter of fibrous white pectolite crystals on translucent mint-green datolite crystals to 13 mm across with scattered black chamosite microcrystals. The datolite crystals have waxy luster, though select faces are lustrous. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #18253
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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