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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 49191
Mineral:Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Hemispherical formation 7 cm diameter of datolite pseudomorphs after radiating prismatic anhydrite crystals. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown by 1-2 mm datolite crystals, finally the anhydrite dissolved away leaving cavities. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #650
Overall Size:8x6.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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