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Prehnite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 77213
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent green prehnite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 20 mm diameter on gray basalt. The surfaces of the prehnite crystal hemispheres have distinct crystal terminations visible - not the usual matte surfaces common in prehnite. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #264; originally acquired in 1960
Overall Size:8.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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