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Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 37646
Mineral:Apophyllite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Several large milky white apophyllite crystals on greenish basalt matrix. The apophyllite crystals are pseudocubic form with triangular corner {111} faces. The apophyllite fluoresces yellow-green under UV illumination. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:4-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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