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Natrolite-Mesolite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Natrolite-Mesolite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Natrolite-Mesolite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Natrolite-Mesolite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Natrolite-Mesolite from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 53461
Mineral:Natrolite-Mesolite
Locality:Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Large plate of acicular white natrolite-mesolite crystals with minor matrix attached to the bottom. The specimen is labeled as natrolite, but Sinkankas and Tschernich both state that mesolite is found at the locality, and often mislabeled as natrolite. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #1968
Overall Size:13x10x4 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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