AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Quartz pseudomorph after Glauberite |
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: | |
Archived: | For reference only |
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