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Gypsum var. Selenite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Gypsum var. Selenite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 33549
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Rare specimen of colorless gypsum, variety selenite from a zeolite cavity. The gypsum is transparent fully crystallized all around and has a unique sculptural shape. Gypsum usually has dissolved away or altered and is seldom found in the zeolite pockets.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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