AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Quartz var. Agate |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 75728 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Agate |
Locality: | Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey |
Description: | Rare specimen of banded agate from the zeolite cavities in the basalt flows of New Jersey. The agate is still attached to greenish basalt matrix. The agate has been polished in a domed shape. Color varies from pink to gray to white. From my private collection; ex. James G. Manchester (1871-1948) #1563; ex. Florence P. Manchester |
Overall Size: | 8x7x5 cm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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