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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 62320
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after prismatic anhydrite crystals to 50 mm. The anhydrite formed first, then was overgrown with prehnite crystals, finally the anhydrite dissolved leaving the prehnite with the shape of the anhydrite.
Overall Size:7x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:10-40 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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