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Thaumasite with Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Thaumasite with Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Thaumasite with Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Thaumasite with Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38316
Mineral:Thaumasite with Pectolite
Locality:Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Exceptionally large mass of fine white crystals of thaumasite up to 5 mm with radiating white pectolite crystals up to 20 mm overgrown on the top. Thaumasite is one of the last minerals to form in the zeolite cavities, usually filling any voids. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #21951
Overall Size:18x16x11 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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