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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 52826
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent green prehnite crystals to 4 mm in pseudomorphs after fan-shaped anhydrite crystals to 40 mm. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown with prehnite. When the anhydrite later dissolved it left cavities in the prehnite. Ex. John Geiges collection; ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997)
Overall Size:6x6x5 cm
Crystals:20-40 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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