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Pectolite and Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite and Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite and Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pectolite and Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38367
Mineral:Pectolite and Stevensite pseudomorphs after Pectolite
Locality:Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Radiating white pectolite crystals up to 6 mm with pinkish-gray stevensite pseudomorphs after pectolite crystals up to 20 mm. The pseudomorphs are less distinct and softer. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #9025, collected by Sam Gordon (1897-1952) in 1917
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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