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Prehnite and Babingtonite from Riker Hill, Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite and Babingtonite from Riker Hill, Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey

Prehnite and Babingtonite from Riker Hill, Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 62305
Mineral:Prehnite and Babingtonite
Locality:Riker Hill, Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent green prehnite crystals in spherical aggregates to 9 mm diameter on brown matrix. The top of the largest prehnite crystal groups is overgrown with thick crusts of dark-green babingtonite microcrystals. This area was built over many years ago. Ex. Bob Levy (1922-2014) collection #7230
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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