Red Analcime with Thaumasite
Collection
Hershel Friedman
Description
This is an unusual Analcime crystal in fibrous Thaumasite. The coloring is from Hematite inclusions, which leaves the Analcime a desirable red. Its red color looks similar to garnet, which also forms in that crystal habit. There are several smaller, less-remarkable crystals present as well, including one that seems to have repaired with glue. Original collection of Curt Hennig, acquired from Eric Stanchich in 2014.
Locality
Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey
Dimensions
10 x 7 x 4.5 cm.
Photograph
Hershel Friedman
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