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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. 38388
Mineral:Thaumasite with Pectolite
Locality:Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large translucent mass of thaumasite with radiating white pectolite crystals up to 5 mm on the top edge. The thaumasite is very hard (not the usual friable mass, and transmits light well when rear-illuminated. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #9030, collected by Sam Gordon (1897-1952) in 1917
Overall Size:11x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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