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Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 52272
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent green prehnite pseudomorph after bladed anhydrite crystals to 55 mm long. The anhydrite formed first, and then was overgrown by prehnite crystals, finally the anhydrite dissolved away leaving the hollow formation. Ex. John Geiges collection
Overall Size:6.5x5x2 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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