Prehnite Anhydrite Casts

Prehnite Anhydrite Casts from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Translucent green Prehnite epimorph casts after elongated Anhydrite crystals to 50 mm long. The Anhydrite formed first, then was partially overgrown with Prehnite, finally the Anhydrite dissolved. Note the Prehnite is open along one side.

Locality

Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Dimensions

7.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm


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