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Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite with Calcite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 29077
Mineral:Prehnite with Calcite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Yellow-green prehnite crystals that crystallized over anhydrite that latter dissolved away leaving the center hollow. The prehnite crystals are exceptional well-crystallized with large, distinct crystals visible. Scattered calcite crystals throughout. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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