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Quartz pseudomorphs after Glauberite from McKiernan and Bergin Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:	No. 48490
Mineral:	Quartz pseudomorphs after Glauberite
Locality:	McKiernan and Bergin Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:	Limonite-stained quartz pseudomorphs after tapering anhydrite crystals to 45 mm long. The bottom shows the anhydrite impressions throughout. The specimen includes a loose quartz cast that formed in the hollow anhydrite molds. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #8697; ex. Walter P. Sachs (author of The Story Of The Great Notch Quarry in R.M. 1940); ex. George O. Simmons (1843-1918)
Overall Size:	8x7.5x4 cm
Crystals:	1-2 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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