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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 69877
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Unusually large lustrous translucent green epimorph after bladed anhydrite crystals to 105 mm. The anhydrite crystals formed first and were overgrown with green prehnite crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving hollow molds. Ex. Harvard Mineralogical Museum #90434; ex. John Geiges collection #801
Overall Size:12x6x2 cm
Crystals:10-105 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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