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Calcite pseudomorphs after Natrolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Calcite pseudomorphs after Natrolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Calcite pseudomorphs after Natrolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 58721
Mineral:Calcite pseudomorphs after Natrolite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent colorless rhombohedral calcite crystals to 3 mm in vertical epimorphs of natrolite crystals to 22 mm. The natrolite crystallized first, was overgrown with the calcite crystals, then the natrolite dissolved.
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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