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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 52268 |
| Mineral: | Datolite pseudomorph after Anhydrite |
| Locality: | Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Description: | Lustrous yellow-green datolite epimorph after a 45 mm bladed anhydrite crystal. The anhydrite formed first, then was overgrown by datolite crystals, finally the anhydrite dissolved away leaving the hollow formation. Datolite pseudomorphs are uncommon. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #68998; ex. Ken Walling in 1985; ex. John Geiges collection #884; acquired in 2003 from M. Walter |
| Overall Size: | 6x6x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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