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Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 74087
Mineral:Apophyllite on Apophyllite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent rectangular apophyllite crystals to 25 mm with a second generation of smaller apophyllite crystals to 2 mm is scattered over the surfaces. The apophyllite crystals have waxy luster, and impressions from another mineral (pectolite?) on bottom. Ex. St. Lawrence University Collection; ex. Howard E. Moore (1926-2011)
Overall Size:4x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-25.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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