Columnar Elongated Natrolite

Columnar Elongated Natrolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Collection

Hershel Friedman

Description

A large, columnar formation of elongated Natrolite crystals with several haphazard crystals on the bottom part. The central spine is composed of two single crystals with heavy striations. This specimen has exceptionally large crystals for the locality. Part of the crystal exhibits transparency, not seen in the photo. Minor brownish-red Stilbite crystals are present on the rear. Ex Eric Stanchich collection.

Locality

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

Dimensions

6.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm.

Photograph

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