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Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 49267
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Hollow formation of translucent green prehnite in spherical aggregates up to 16 mm diameter with distinct crystal faces visible on the surfaces. The prehnite probably crystallized over rhombohedral calcite crystals that subsequently dissolved away.
Overall Size:17x9x8 mm
Crystals:5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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