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Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 76861
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Unusually large plate of translucent green prehnite crystals in 6 mm thick layers completely covering the front. When viewed on edge, it is revealed that the prehnite grew over thin brecciated basalt plates resulting in hollow cavities. Collected ca. 1985
Overall Size:30x17x7 cm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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