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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

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. 64756
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Rounded formations of translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after elongated anhydrite crystals to 25 mm. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown by prehnite, finally the anhydrite dissolved away leaving hollow rectangular cavities. Ex. St. Lawrence University Collection; ex. Howard E. Moore (1926-2011)
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm, 5-10 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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