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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 69882
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite with minor Calcite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Fan-shaped formation of translucent green prehnite epimorphs after prismatic anhydrite crystals to 55 mm with minor colorless calcite crystals to 3 mm. The anhydrite formed first, was overgrown by prehnite, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving molds. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #18225, collected in 1939
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:15-55 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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