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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 69880
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Unusually large lustrous translucent green epimorph after bladed anhydrite crystals to 110 mm. The anhydrite crystals formed first and were overgrown with green prehnite crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving hollow molds on the inside. Collected in 2004, ex. John Geiges collection #931
Overall Size:12.5x8.5x2 cm
Crystals:10-110 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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