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Quartz var. Agate with Amethyst from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz var. Agate with Amethyst from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz var. Agate with Amethyst from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 50335
Mineral:Quartz var. Agate with Amethyst
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Thick slab of translucent blue-gray quartz agate that exhibits faint internal banded patterns. Purple amethyst crystals coat the upper edge. One face was sawn flat, but not polished. Agate from New Jersey is uncommon and sought-after by agate collectors. Ex. John Geiges collection #798
Overall Size:15x15x5 cm
Crystals:3-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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