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Aragonite, Thaumasite and Prehnite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Aragonite, Thaumasite and Prehnite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Aragonite, Thaumasite and Prehnite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Aragonite, Thaumasite and Prehnite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38317
Mineral:Aragonite, Thaumasite and Prehnite
Locality:Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Three large crystallized masses of white aragonite and white thaumasite crystals up to 5 mm with translucent green prehnite running throughout. The aragonite and thaumasite are late-forming minerals that fill the zeolite cavity voids. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #21783
Overall Size:15x12x10,12x10x8,7x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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