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Apophyllite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Apophyllite on Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 49494
Mineral:Apophyllite on Calcite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large blocky colorless apophyllite crystals to 20 mm on translucent colorless calcite crystals to 4 mm lining a partial cavity in greenish basalt. The apophyllite crystals are transparent with translucent outer zones and have waxy to vitreous luster.
Overall Size:13x10x7 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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