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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 46304
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large plate of translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs (epimorphs) after slender anhydrite crystals to 25 mm long. The anhydrite was overgrown with prehnite, then the anhydrite dissolved away. The color of the prehnite is a rich, bright green. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:17x16x5 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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