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Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite from Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 76708
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite
Locality:Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Classic quartz pseudomorph (cast) after tapered glauberite crystal. The glauberite crystal formed first, was coated by another mineral, the glauberite dissolved leaving a mold, then 1 mm quartz crystals lined the mold, creating a cast of the original. Ex. Neal Yedlin (1908-1977). Two corners are repaired
Overall Size:6x2x1 cm
Crystals:
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