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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 62306
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Glauberite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent pale-green prehnite pseudomorphs after prismatic glauberite crystals to 30 mm. The glauberite formed first, then was overgrown with prehnite crystals, finally the glauberite dissolved leaving the prehnite with the shape of the glauberite. Collected in 2013
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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