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Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 76214
Mineral:Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Interstate 80 road cut, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent green prehnite epimorphs after anhydrite crystals to 20 mm. The bladed anhydrite crystals formed first and were overgrown with prehnite crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving hollow molds that are visible on the underside. Collected in ca. 1969
Overall Size:6.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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