AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 73004 |
Mineral: | Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite |
Locality: | Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey |
Description: | Translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after anhydrite crystals to 30 mm. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown with prehnite. When the anhydrite later dissolved they left hollow cavities inside the prehnite — epimorphs. Ex. Jim Vander Veer collection (Sussex, NJ) |
Overall Size: | 4x3.5x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-30 mm pseudos |
Archived: | For reference only |
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