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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 71883
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Hemispherical formation of translucent green bladed prehnite crystals with remnants of greenish-gray basalt on the bottom where it was attached. The surfaces of the formation are composed of microscopic crystal faces that give a silky luster. Collected by Kurt Hennig
Overall Size:20x18x15 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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