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Pectolite with Calcite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite with Calcite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite with Calcite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite with Calcite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 59634
Mineral:Pectolite with Calcite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Radiating white acicular pectolite crystals in hemispherical aggregates with small colorless calcite crystals to 3 mm visible on the edges. The pectolite crystals terminations give the surfaces a greenish color. Ex. Betts #39027; ex. Nick Facciolla (1907-2008) collection (author of Minerals of Laurel Hill, NJ)
Overall Size:10x8.5x6 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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