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Apophyllite with Hematite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite with Hematite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Apophyllite with Hematite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 59863
Mineral:Apophyllite with Hematite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Uncommonly large crystals of translucent white apophyllite with remnants of gray basalt on the bottom. The apophyllite crystals are block rectangular form with lustrous crystal faces that have minor red-brown hematite microcrystals in crevices. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #900; ex. R. Kendig
Overall Size:6.5x6.5x5 cm
Crystals:2-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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