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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 66341
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Waxy translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after prismatic anhydrite crystals to 15 mm long. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown with green prehnite. When the anhydrite later dissolved it left these prehnite formations. Collected by Kurt Hennig.
Overall Size:29x26x14 mm
Crystals:5-15 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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