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Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 50449
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Sparkling colorless quartz pseudomorphs after bladed anhydrite crystals to 35 mm long. The anhydrite crystallized first, was coated with thin quartz, then the anhydrite dissolved, finally all was coated with 1 mm quartz crystals. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection
Overall Size:9.5x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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