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Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 63541
Mineral:Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Tan-colored stevensite pseudomorphs after acicular fan-shaped formations of pectolite crystals to 38 mm. the pectolite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to stevensite, while maintaining the original pectolite form. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.4 cm
Crystals:5-38 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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