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Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Braen's Quarry, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Braen's Quarry, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Braen's Quarry, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Braen's Quarry, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 52672
Mineral:Datolite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Braen's Quarry, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Pale yellow-green translucent datolite pseudomorphs after thin rectangular anhydrite crystals to 18 mm and other minerals, probably calcite. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown with datolite, finally the first minerals dissolved. Ex. John Geiges collection #875
Overall Size:14x10x3 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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