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Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Chamosite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Chamosite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Chamosite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Chamosite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Chamosite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 64760
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Chamosite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Sparkling colorless quartz pseudomorphs after anhydrite crystals to 30 mm with bronze-black chamosite microcrystals in areas. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown by quartz, finally the anhydrite dissolved away leaving hollow forms. Ex. St. Lawrence University Collection; ex. Howard E. Moore (1926-2011); originally acquired ca. 1939
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:20-30 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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