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Datolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Datolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38403
Mineral:Datolite
Locality:Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent mint-green datolite crystals in an elongated cluster. Small patches of white laumontite are in a few crevices between datolites. Ex. W.S. Vaux (1811-1882) collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #19755
Overall Size:16x13x7 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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