| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78299 |
| Mineral: | Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite |
| Locality: | Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Description: | Large translucent green prehnite pseudomorphs after anhydrite crystals to 80 mm(!). The anhydrite formed first, was overgrown with prehnite, then the anhydrite dissolved leaving hollow prehnite epimorphs shaped like anhydrite. Ex. John Geiges collection #956; ex. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #22708 |
| Overall Size: | 9x5.5x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 20-80 mm pseudos |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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