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Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 80256
Mineral:Prehnite with pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after anhydrite crystals to 40 mm. On the bottom hollow molds are visible where the prehnite formed over the anhydrite that later dissolved leaving voids. The surfaces are composed of small crystal faces. Collected in 1980s to 1990s by Prof. Martin Becker
Overall Size:10.5x6x5 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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