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Gmelinite and Datolite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Gmelinite and Datolite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

Gmelinite and Datolite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

Gmelinite and Datolite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38385
Mineral:Gmelinite and Datolite
Locality:Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:Blocky flesh-colored gmelinite crystals up to 5 mm with sparkling transparent datolite crystals up to 1 mm. This locality is in the middle of the meadowlands, within sight of NYC, and the NJ Turnpike cuts through the eastern edge of the deposit. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #4267
Overall Size:7.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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