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Quartz var. Smoky from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz var. Smoky from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz var. Smoky from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 24795
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Sparkling cluster of dark smoky quartz crystals lining a cavity in basalt matrix. The quartz is quite dark for this locality, known for the zeolite cavities. Minor damage. Collected ca. 1975. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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