AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 48860
Mineral:Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Hemispherical formation of pale-green datolite pseudomorphs after a radiating spray of prismatic anhydrite crystals to 50 mm long. The anhydrite formed first, was overgrown by datolite microcrystals, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving rhombic cavities. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #Z160
Overall Size:11x9x6 cm
Crystals:25-50 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;