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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 72704
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite plus Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Classic specimen of translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after anhydrite crystals to 40 mm with bladed babingtonite. The anhydrite formed first, was overgrown with prehnite, the anhydrite later dissolved, leaving hollow cavities in the prehnite. Ex. Jim Vander Veer collection (Sussex, NJ)
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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